Marshal of Gunsmoke
Marshal of Gunsmoke

Marshal of Gunsmoke

1944Movie59 minEnglish

U.S. marshal Ritter arrives in town to round up bandits who are attempting to fix the local elections.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: George ShermanGenres: Western

Plot Summary

Marshal Rod (Buster Crabbe) arrives in the lawless town of Redemption to bring order. He faces opposition from saloon owner Blackie (I. Stanford Jolley) and his gang, who control the town through fear and intimidation. Rod, with the help of his trusty sidekick Lou (Al St. John), must overcome sabotage and gunfights to establish justice and clean up the town.

Critical Reception

As a B-western from the era, "Marshal of Gunsmoke" was a typical entry in the genre, designed for quick production and Saturday matinee audiences. While not critically lauded, it provided straightforward Western action and relied on the established appeal of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers standard Western fare with familiar plot elements.
  • Buster Crabbe delivers a predictable but solid performance as the stoic marshal.
  • The action sequences are functional for the time period.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented in modern online reviews. It is typically appreciated by fans of classic B-Westerns for its straightforward storytelling and the performances of its lead actors.

Fun Fact

Buster Crabbe was a popular B-Western star and also known for his portrayal of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in serials.

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