Sundown Rider
Sundown Rider

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Sundown Rider

1932
Movie
65 min
English

Wanted for a murder he didn't commit, Camp O'Neil escapes and assumes a different identity becoming foreman on Molly McCall's ranch.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: B. Reeves EasonGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

A young ranch hand, facing accusations of cattle rustling, goes undercover to expose the real culprits. He finds himself falling for the daughter of the ranch owner, further complicating his mission. The film follows his struggle to clear his name while navigating betrayal and romance in the rugged West.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie Western from the early 1930s, 'Sundown Rider' received modest attention, typical for its genre and era. It was appreciated for its straightforward Western narrative and Hoot Gibson's familiar presence, though not widely analyzed by major critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyable, no-frills Western adventure.

  • Hoot Gibson delivers a solid performance as the wronged hero.

  • A standard but entertaining example of early talkie Westerns.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Sundown Rider' from 1932 is not readily available through modern Google reviews.

Fun Fact

Hoot Gibson was a popular silent film Western star whose career transitioned into the sound era, though his popularity waned somewhat with the advent of new Western stars like John Wayne.

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