Saddle Aces
Saddle Aces

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Saddle Aces

1935
Movie
56 min
English

Two prisoners, Steve Brandt and Nick Montana, chained to each other, escape by jumping from the train that brought them to the penitentiary. Persued, they hide in the carriage with Jane Langton. Arriving at her ranch, they discover that she is fighting against a Pete Sutton, who wants to take her pasture. Not wanting to confront, Sutton offers the two escapees help by assisting them move to Mexico.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Harry L. FraserGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A group of rival ranchers engage in a range war over water rights. A determined cowboy steps in to try and bring peace to the embattled land. He must navigate treacherous alliances and expose the true villains to prevent further bloodshed.

Critical Reception

As a low-budget Western from the mid-1930s, 'Saddle Aces' was generally received as a standard, if unremarkable, entry in the genre. Its appeal lay primarily with fans of B-Westerns who enjoyed straightforward action and familiar cowboy tropes. Critics at the time likely focused on its formulaic plot and modest production values.

What Reviewers Say

  • Provides a standard dose of Western action for fans of the era.

  • Features archetypal characters and a predictable plot.

  • Relies on traditional Western elements like range wars and heroic cowboys.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Saddle Aces' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment. However, as a film of its time and genre, it likely appealed to a dedicated audience seeking familiar Western entertainment.

Fun Fact

While John Wayne is listed in the main cast, his appearance in 'Saddle Aces' is often considered a minor role, and he is not the central focus of the film; the story primarily revolves around the conflict between other characters.

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