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The Ghost Rider
Jim Bullard escapes from prison and returns to settle matters with the Rascob's that framed him. He kills two of them leaving an ace as his calling card. Bull remembers the deck of cards that fell when he fought Dave had no aces and the Rascob's set out after him. Trapped in a cabin, Dave receives unexpected help from Bullard.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious figure known as 'The Ghost Rider' appears to help struggling ranchers fend off ruthless land barons. He operates under the cover of darkness, his identity unknown, creating an aura of legend around his interventions. As the villains become more desperate, the Ghost Rider must confront them directly to protect the innocent and bring justice to the frontier.
Critical Reception
As a product of its time, "The Ghost Rider" was a typical B-western that served its audience with action and a clear moral compass. While not critically acclaimed by today's standards, it was considered an entertaining entry in the Western genre, offering standard thrills and a familiar narrative for fans of Tim McCoy's heroic persona.
What Reviewers Say
A serviceable B-western with predictable thrills.
Tim McCoy delivers his usual stoic performance as the hero.
The plot follows familiar tropes of the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this early B-western.
Fun Fact
This film is one of several Westerns starring Tim McCoy that were produced by Ambassador Pictures and released by Grand National Pictures.
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