War of the Range
War of the Range

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War of the Range

1933
Movie
59 min
English

Jim Warren is starting a range war by getting his boss Duke Bradley to fence off part of the range used by other ranchers. This pits father against son when Tom Bradley sides with a newly arrived nester family. Then after stealing Duke Bradley's money, Warren frames Duke's son Tom for the theft.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Victor AdamsonGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A determined rancher faces down a ruthless land grabber who is using intimidation and violence to seize control of valuable territory. He must rally the local townsfolk and their courage to stand against the overwhelming odds and protect their homes and livelihoods.

Critical Reception

As a B-Western from the early 1930s, 'War of the Range' received modest reception typical for its genre and budget. It offered standard Western fare for audiences of the time, appreciated for its action and straightforward plot, though it wasn't a critical standout.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delivers standard Western thrills with a clear good-versus-evil narrative.

  • Features a competent performance from lead Tom Tyler in a typical cowboy role.

  • Simple plot and pacing that was characteristic of early sound Westerns.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'War of the Range' is not well-documented through aggregated Google reviews.

Fun Fact

Victor Adamson, the director, also known as Denver Dixon, was a prolific filmmaker in the Western genre during the 1930s and 40s, often working with limited resources.

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