The Painted Trail
Tom Keene, formerly George Duryea and latterly Richard Powers, made his final starring appearance in the Monogram western The Painted Trail. Keene is cast as a former federal agent who is drawn out of retirement to stem the activities of smugglers Boss (Leroy Mason) and Driscoll (Walter Long). Disguising himself as an outlaw, our hero gains the confidence of the two desperadoes, only to be found out at the least appropriate time. Rest assured that Keene saves the day and manages to march ingenue Ann (Eleanore Stewart) to the altar.
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Plot Summary
A lone prospector, Bob Morgan, searches for gold in the rugged wilderness. He gets entangled in a local feud between ranchers and a greedy land baron who is trying to drive the honest settlers off their claims. Morgan finds himself defending the innocent and uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire region.
Critical Reception
As a B-western of its era, 'The Painted Trail' was likely received as a standard, entertaining genre piece. While not critically lauded, it offered typical Western action and a straightforward plot that would have satisfied fans of Hoot Gibson and the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- A typical Hoot Gibson western with standard action sequences.
- Features a predictable plot but delivers on Western tropes.
- Satisfactory entertainment for fans of the genre during its time.
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Fun Fact
Bernard B. Ray, the director, was prolific in the Western genre, often working on low-budget productions and directing many cowboy stars of the era.
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