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Big Calibre
Intent on avenging his father's murder, Roy Neal and his sidekick Rusty find themselves in the border town of Gladstone where Neal is mistakenly arrested for the robbery of a mail truck. After escaping, Neal joins up with pretty June Bowers whose father has apparently also been murdered. Neal, suspecting two of the town's leading businessmen of being the murderers, tries to flush them out before the sheriff can lock him up again.
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Plot Summary
A cowboy named Ken must clear his name after being framed for a murder he did not commit. He sets out to uncover the real culprits and bring them to justice, all while dealing with corrupt officials and dangerous outlaws.
Critical Reception
As a product of its time, 'Big Calibre' was a typical B-Western that offered straightforward entertainment for its target audience. While not critically acclaimed by today's standards, it provided a standard Western narrative with action and a clear hero.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a typical, albeit simple, Western plot.
Ken Maynard delivers a standard heroic performance.
Fulfills expectations for a 1930s B-Western.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Big Calibre' is not specifically documented through Google reviews, but films of this era typically appealed to Western enthusiasts looking for straightforward action and clear-cut morality.
Fun Fact
Director Robert N. Bradbury was prolific in the Western genre, also directing many films for stars like John Wayne and Hoot Gibson earlier in his career.
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