Lone Star Ranger
Lone Star Ranger

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Lone Star Ranger

1942
Movie
58 min
English

Texas Ranger Buck Dunne is assigned to round up a gang of bank robbers. The leader of the gang turns out to be the "respectable" Judge Longstreth, making life difficult for Dunne inasmuch as he's in love with Longstreth's niece Barbara.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Wallis E. JohnsonGenres: Western

Plot Summary

Marshal "Lucky" Jones arrives in a town controlled by a ruthless cattle baron. He takes on the dangerous task of bringing justice to the lawless territory. As he investigates a series of mysterious cattle rustlings and threats, he uncovers a conspiracy that goes deeper than he imagined. Lucky must use his wits and courage to protect the innocent and restore order.

Critical Reception

As a B-Western from the era, 'Lone Star Ranger' was produced with a focus on action and familiar Western tropes. While not critically acclaimed, it served its purpose as straightforward entertainment for audiences who enjoyed the genre. Contemporary reviews would likely have noted its standard Western plot and performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • A standard, action-filled Western adventure.

  • Features familiar plot elements of the time.

  • Offers straightforward entertainment for genre fans.

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Fun Fact

This film is a remake of a 1939 film of the same name, also starring George "Gabby" Hayes.

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