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The Royal Mounted Patrol
Western star Charles Starrett makes one of his periodic forays into the Great White North in Columbia's Royal Mounted Patrol. When villainous lumberman Frenchy Duvalle refuses to limit his wood-chopping activities, he inadvertently touches off a forest fire. Trapped in the middle of the conflagration, Frenchy's only hope for rescue is mountie Tom Jeffries, presently scouring the countryside in his scout plane. Jeffries' reasons for bringing Frenchy out safely are twofold: he must deliver the renegade lumberjack to the authorities, and he happens to be in love with Frenchy's sister Betty.
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Plot Summary
Sergeant "Duke" Morgan of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is assigned to track down a dangerous outlaw known as "The Shadow" who is terrorizing the Canadian frontier. Morgan goes undercover, facing numerous dangers and betrayals as he attempts to infiltrate the criminal underworld and bring The Shadow to justice. The film follows his perilous journey through rugged terrain and tense confrontations.
Critical Reception
As a B-Western from 1941, 'The Royal Mounted Patrol' received typical reviews for its genre, often praised for its straightforward action and familiar Western tropes, while sometimes noted for its predictable plot. It was considered an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, entry in the series.
What Reviewers Say
Offers standard action sequences expected of a Western.
The plot follows a predictable but engaging path for fans of the genre.
Charles Starrett delivers a competent performance as the heroic Mountie.
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Fun Fact
This film was part of a series of Westerns produced by Columbia Pictures, featuring Charles Starrett in various heroic roles, often as a lawman.
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