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Frontier Town
Regan is passing off counterfeit money at rodeos betting on his man Denby. When Tex appears and wins all the events, Regan has him accused of murder. As Tex looks for the counterfeiters, his pals Stubby and Pee Wee keep the Sheriff off his trail.
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Plot Summary
Marshal Johnny Rex rides into town, only to find it ruled by the ruthless rancher Jake Butler. Butler and his men are extorting money from the local farmers, driving them off their land. Johnny, with the help of young Billy, who has lost his father to Butler's gang, vows to bring justice to the town and restore peace.
Critical Reception
Frontier Town is a standard B-Western from the era, notable for its earnest performance by Tex Ritter and its straightforward Western narrative. While not groundbreaking, it delivered the expected action and a clear good-versus-evil conflict that appealed to its target audience. Critical reception at the time was generally positive for its genre fulfillment.
What Reviewers Say
Tex Ritter's performance as the heroic marshal is a highlight.
The film follows a familiar but satisfying Western formula.
Pacing keeps the straightforward plot moving effectively.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this early Western is not widely available through modern aggregate platforms.
Fun Fact
This film features Tex Ritter, a popular singing cowboy of the era, known for his distinctive baritone voice and his signature song 'Rye Whiskers'.
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