Boot Hill Bandits
Bolton's men blow up the wagon carrying the mine payroll and Marshal Crash Corrigan is supposedly killed in the explosion. A man finds his badge and gives it to Bolton. Thinking Crash dead, Bolton gives the badge away and it ends up with the Sheriff. Crash is OK and the Range Busters know Bolton is the head of the gang but that he gets his orders from someone else and that is the man they want.
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Plot Summary
In this Western musical, cowboy singer Jimmy Wakely gets tangled up with a gang of outlaws while trying to protect his ranch. The bandits, led by the notorious "Dead-Eye" Duke, plan to steal a valuable herd of cattle. Wakely, with the help of his loyal sidekick Lasses White, must outwit the criminals and save his property, all while serenading his love interest.
Critical Reception
Boot Hill Bandits is a typical B-Western of its era, notable for its musical numbers and straightforward plot. While not critically acclaimed, it was generally well-received by fans of the genre for its lighthearted entertainment and the performances of its singing cowboy lead.
What Reviewers Say
- A pleasant, if predictable, musical Western.
- Jimmy Wakely's singing adds charm to the familiar plot.
- A lighthearted romp with standard Western tropes.
Google audience: Audience reception for Boot Hill Bandits is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews, but it is generally considered a charming entry in the singing cowboy subgenre.
Fun Fact
This film is one of many in which Jimmy Wakely, a popular country and western singer, starred, often incorporating his musical talents directly into the plots.
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