Clues to Adventure
This MGM Passing Parade series short presents how separate events led to the creation of three provisions - freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and prohibition of the infliction of cruel and unusual punishments - in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights.
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Plot Summary
A young prospector, seeking a legendary lost mine, stumbles upon a nefarious plot by bandits to seize control of the local water supply. He must outwit the villains and find the treasure before they can succeed in their scheme.
Critical Reception
This low-budget Western was a modest adventure film of its time, featuring standard tropes of the genre. It was likely appreciated by fans of Saturday matinee serials, though it received little critical attention.
What Reviewers Say
- A straightforward Western adventure with a clear hero and villains.
- Relies on familiar plot elements of treasure hunting and land disputes.
- Offers mild thrills suitable for younger audiences of the era.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by Robert F. Hill, who also directed and wrote the screenplay, a common practice for many independent filmmakers during the late 1940s.
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