Timber Terrors
Inspector Dawson promises "Morton of the Mounted" a long-awaited vacation as soon as he solves the mystery of who killed an old fur trapper called Old Parker and a Mountie named McGee. Morton and his Mountie sidekick, Corporal Tiny Anderson, hit the tundra and Morton saves Mildred Boyd from a tormentor.
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Plot Summary
A spirited cowboy finds himself in a love triangle involving a glamorous rancher's daughter and a ruthless land grabber. He must use his wits and courage to protect his sweetheart and her land from falling into the wrong hands. The ensuing conflict is filled with classic Western action and lighthearted romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
Timber Terrors was a modest B-western that offered standard entertainment for its time. While not groundbreaking, it was appreciated for its straightforward plot, likable lead, and the blend of action and romance typical of the genre in the mid-1930s. It served its purpose as a popular distraction for matinee audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Enjoyable B-western fare with a reliable lead.
- A simple but effective story of love and conflict in the West.
- Fulfills expectations for a lighthearted cowboy picture.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this early film, but contemporary reception likely centered on its straightforward Western tropes and the charm of its star.
Fun Fact
George O'Brien was a popular leading man in Westerns throughout the 1920s and 1930s, often appearing in films produced by Fox Film Corporation before transitioning to this period.
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