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Red Rock Outlaw
Produced, written, and directed by the veteran Elmer Clifton (here for obscure reasons billed Elmer S. Pond), Red Rock Outlaw had the audacity to feature its novice star, Bob Gilbert (who also wrote the original story), as identical cousins -- one good, the other bad. The good Gilbert, a rancher, enjoys a campfire singalong with the members of s stranded girls' band, falling in love with Carolina (Ione Nixon), a bleach-blonde looker, along the way. The bad cousin, meanwhile, is scheming with neighboring rancher Jim Martin (Forrest Mathews) to have nice Bob killed so they can combine their properties. Produced in 16 mm back in 1946 or 1947 and released on States' Rights by Screen Features, Inc., Red Rock Outlaw was merely an excuse to showcase a series of country & western specialty acts, including Wanda Cantlon, who, according to an onscreen credit, introduced the song "Alimony" and supplied choreography.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious stranger arrives in a lawless town controlled by a ruthless gang. He soon finds himself embroiled in a fight for justice when the gang targets the local rancher and his daughter. The stranger must use his skills to confront the outlaws and restore peace to the territory.
Critical Reception
As a B-Western from the late 1940s, 'Red Rock Outlaw' received minimal critical attention upon its release, typical for the genre. It is generally viewed as a standard, albeit low-budget, horse opera exercise. Audience reception would have been aligned with typical Western fans of the era, appreciating its action sequences and straightforward narrative.
What Reviewers Say
A straightforward, action-filled Western with familiar tropes.
Features competent, if uninspired, performances typical of the genre.
Lacks the depth or innovation of more prominent Westerns but delivers on basic entertainment.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available due to its age and genre. However, typical audience sentiment for B-Westerns of this era would have focused on the action, the hero's bravery, and the resolution of the conflict.
Fun Fact
The horse credited as 'Ace' in the cast was a well-known animal actor in Westerns of the 1940s, often performing its own stunts.
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