Left-Handed Law
Left-Handed Law

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Left-Handed Law

1937
Movie
62 min
English

An army colonel tries to bring peace to a lawless community.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: B. Reeves EasonGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A ranch foreman, Fred Conway, known for his left-handed shooting, investigates a series of cattle rustlings that threaten the livelihoods of local ranchers. He must uncover the identity of the ringleader and bring them to justice before the community is ruined. Along the way, he faces danger and deception, relying on his skills and his loyal sidekick to solve the mystery.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie Western from the late 1930s, 'Left-Handed Law' received modest attention, largely catering to its niche audience. Reviews at the time often highlighted its straightforward narrative and action sequences typical of the genre. While not critically acclaimed, it provided standard entertainment for Western fans.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced action and Western tropes.

  • Appreciated by fans of traditional cowboy serials.

  • Considered a typical, unpretentious B-Western of its era.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Left-Handed Law' is not readily available through Google user reviews or similar platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring actress Louise Brooks in one of her later, and less recognized, roles before her retirement from Hollywood.

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