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Wild West Days
Retired lawman Kentucky Wade and his three buddies, Mike Morales, "Dude" Hanford and "Trigger" Benton come to Brimstone and help their friends Larry Munro and his sister, Lucy , in their fight to retain control of Larry's rich ore mine. "Doc" Hardy , as an old friend of Wade's, joins them in their efforts to keep Matt Keeler , the scheming owner of "The Brimstone News", from his efforts to wrest control of Munro's property and mine. Keller employs a legion of henchmen, and sidelines at running runs guns to Red Hatchet and his tribe so they can also get in on the fray against the Munro's and Kentucky and friends.
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Plot Summary
This 1937 serial follows young Bob 'Dusty' Blake who is framed for a crime he didn't commit. He must go on the run and clear his name while battling outlaws and corrupt officials. The story involves stolen gold, a railroad conspiracy, and a fight for justice in the rugged American West.
Critical Reception
As a 1930s serial, "Wild West Days" was produced for Saturday matinee audiences and was not typically reviewed by major critics in the same way as feature films. Its reception was generally geared towards its episodic adventure and action, intended for younger viewers and serial enthusiasts of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Serialized action and adventure common for its time.
Standard Western tropes and cliffhangers were expected.
Primarily aimed at a young audience for serial viewing.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for "Wild West Days" is not readily available, as it is a vintage serial from a time before widespread online user review platforms.
Fun Fact
Roderick La Rocque, who played the lead in "Wild West Days," was a popular silent film actor who transitioned to sound films, though his career saw less prominence in the latter era.
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