The Texas Bad Man
The Rangers have planted wanted posters of their man Tom Logan around hoping he can join the outlaw gang they are after. Robbing the stage ahead of the gang gets him in and he learns Keefe is the boss. When it's time for the big bank robbery Keefe puts Tom in charge but secretly tells a henchman to kill him during the holdup.
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Plot Summary
A young rancher is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must escape prison to clear his name. He finds himself caught between a ruthless outlaw gang and the law. The protagonist must use his wits and courage to expose the real criminals and restore justice to the frontier town.
Critical Reception
As a B-Western from the early 1930s, 'The Texas Bad Man' received moderate attention upon its release, typical for its genre. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its straightforward narrative and action sequences. Modern critical assessment often categorizes it as a standard, if competent, entry in the Western genre of its era, appreciated for its preservation of early Western filmmaking conventions.
What Reviewers Say
- A serviceable early Western with a predictable plot.
- Features standard action sequences for its time.
- Charles Starrett delivers a competent performance as the wronged hero.
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Fun Fact
David Howard, the director, had previously directed comedies before transitioning to Westerns, bringing a certain pacing and clarity to his genre films.
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