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The Apache Kid
Don "Red" Barry, Republic's answer to Jimmy Cagney, stars in The Apache Kid. Barry plays Pete Dawson, a pugnacious cowboy who dons a mask and becomes a stagecoach robber. It's all in a good cause, however: Dawson is stealing from the town boss (Leroy Mason) who has ripped off a group of miners. Heroine Lynn Merrick is the daughter of the local judge, so naturally she misunderstands Barry's motives, at least until fadeout time.
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Plot Summary
Wanted for a crime he did not commit, Apache Kid is forced to flee into the mountains and live as an outlaw. He is later pardoned and attempts to go straight, but his past haunts him. He must then confront the corrupt sheriff who framed him and clear his name.
Critical Reception
The Apache Kid was a B-movie Western produced by Republic Pictures. While it received a limited release and modest reviews typical of the genre at the time, it is often remembered for its straightforward action and the earnest performances of its cast.
What Reviewers Say
A standard, fast-paced Western programmer.
Features decent action sequences typical of Republic Westerns.
Relies on familiar tropes of the wronged man seeking justice.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of Republic Pictures' strategy to produce a steady stream of low-budget Westerns starring their contract players.
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