West of Texas
West of Texas

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West of Texas

1943
Movie
55 min
English

Rangers Tex Wyatt and Jim Steele arrive in Gabe's Crossing, NM, to capture Bent Yeager, a rancher accused of sabotaging the progress of the railroad.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: William BerkeGenres: Western, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

A reformed outlaw, now a rancher, must confront his past when his former gang attempts to frame him for their crimes. He must clear his name and protect his ranch, finding an unlikely ally in a local sheriff who initially distrusts him. The film culminates in a showdown that tests his resolve and loyalty.

Critical Reception

Released during the Golden Age of Hollywood's Westerns, 'West of Texas' was a typical B-movie of its era, praised for its straightforward action and the reliable performances of its lead. It served its purpose as entertainment for matinee audiences but was not critically acclaimed for groundbreaking storytelling or artistic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced action sequences characteristic of the Western genre.

  • Johnny Mack Brown's familiar heroic presence was a draw for his fanbase.

  • A standard, albeit entertaining, B-Western narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this film, but typical B-Westerns of this era were appreciated for their simple plots and action, providing straightforward entertainment.

Fun Fact

Johnny Mack Brown, a former college football star, was a prolific actor in B-Westerns, starring in over 100 films, often playing heroic, morally upright characters.

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