Wildcat Saunders
Wildcat Saunders

Wildcat Saunders

1936Movie60 minEnglish

Perrin plays a boxer whose manager takes him out to a ranch for training, but Perrin soon discovers the ranch foreman is responsible for a $100,000 jewel heist.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: George BanningGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

A rugged cowboy named "Wildcat" Saunders is framed for a crime he didn't commit. He escapes from prison and seeks to clear his name while evading the authorities. Along the way, he encounters a young woman in distress and must decide whether to prioritize his own freedom or help her against a powerful land baron.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie of its era, "Wildcat Saunders" received modest reviews, with critics generally acknowledging Ken Maynard's performance in a familiar Western plot. Its production values were typical for the time, and its narrative followed established genre conventions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a solid performance from its Western star.
  • A straightforward, if predictable, cowboy adventure.
  • Relies heavily on standard Western tropes.

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Fun Fact

Ken Maynard was one of the silent era's biggest Western stars and continued to work in "talkies" throughout the 1930s, often starring in low-budget, but popular, oaters like 'Wildcat Saunders'.

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