Stars Over Texas
Stars Over Texas

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Stars Over Texas

1946
Movie
59 min
English

Eddie Dean is a Cattlemen's Association agent investigating a serious rash of rustlings along with sidekicks Soapy (Roscoe Ates) and Waco (Lee Bennett. The latter bears a striking resemblance to Lawrence ranch foreman Bert Ford (also Bennett), who has been the target of several assassination attempts. Rancher Lawrence (Lee Roberts) and Eddie decide that Waco shall impersonate Ford, who is hiding out in a hotel room.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Frank McDonaldGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A U.S. Marshal goes undercover to expose a gang of rustlers operating on the Texas frontier. He infiltrates their ranks, facing dangerous confrontations and loyalties tested. The Marshal must find a way to bring the entire operation down and bring the ringleaders to justice before he is discovered.

Critical Reception

Stars Over Texas is a typical B-Western of its era, generally well-received by fans of the genre for its straightforward action and familiar Western tropes. It provided solid entertainment value for its target audience, though it did not break new ground in terms of storytelling or cinematic innovation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its classic Western action and pacing.

  • Monte Hale's performance as the heroic marshal was a highlight for fans.

  • The film adheres to the predictable but satisfying formula of B-Westerns.

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Fun Fact

The film features Bob Nolan and his Sons of the Pioneers, a prominent Western music group, contributing to its musical numbers and overall atmosphere.

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