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Raw Timber
Forest Ranger Tom Corbin patrols the lumber grant of the McFarland and Williams Lumber Company, party owned by Dale McFarland. Tom discovers that Bart Williams is systematically cutting excess timber and falsifying his timber reports to the government. Williams is assisted by "Bull" Riley, who, suspecting that Tom has discovered their thievery, gives Tom a beating in an unfair fight.
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Plot Summary
In this Western, lumberjack Jack Morgan returns to his hometown to find it controlled by a ruthless businessman who is exploiting the loggers and local miners. Morgan must rally the townspeople to fight back against the oppressive forces and reclaim their livelihoods. He faces danger at every turn as he tries to bring justice to the community.
Critical Reception
As a low-budget B-Western from 1937, "Raw Timber" received minimal critical attention. Contemporary reviews, if they existed, would likely have focused on its adherence to Western genre conventions. Modern assessments generally categorize it as a standard, unexceptional entry in the genre, appreciated primarily by fans of vintage Westerns for its straightforward plot and familiar tropes.
What Reviewers Say
A typical, albeit somewhat formulaic, Western adventure.
Features serviceable performances and action common to its era.
Lacks standout elements but provides standard genre entertainment.
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Fun Fact
Despite its title, the film primarily focuses on a conflict between loggers and a businessman, rather than exclusively on the timber industry itself.
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