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Outpost of the Mounties
In this adventure, a courageous Canadian Mountie must bring peace an embattled miner and an unscrupulous trader whose price mark-ups are beginning to hurt the community. They fight so frequently that when the avaricious proprietor is killed, the young man becomes the prime suspect.
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Plot Summary
When notorious outlaw 'Smiling' Pete Miller escapes from prison, he sets his sights on robbing the payroll of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He gathers a gang of desperate men, including a seemingly loyal ranch hand named Dusty. Miller and his crew plan to ambush the Mounties on their treacherous journey through the unforgiving wilderness, but Dusty has a secret allegiance to the law.
Critical Reception
As a B-western of its era, 'Outpost of the Mounties' was generally met with mild reception, appreciated for its straightforward action and familiar genre tropes. While not critically lauded, it provided the expected entertainment for fans of Westerns and its star, Jack Hoxie.
What Reviewers Say
A typical, low-budget Western with standard action sequences.
Jack Hoxie delivers a predictable but serviceable performance.
The plot follows common Western conventions without much innovation.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Jack Hoxie, a former rodeo champion, was known for his athletic stunts in his Western films and often performed many of them himself.
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