Wide Open Town
Belle Langtry runs a town being taken over by cattle rustlers. She is also a front for the outlaws, who are led by Steve Fraser. Hoppy gets elected sheriff and cleans up the town with help from the Bar 20 boys.
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Plot Summary
A rancher returns home to find his ranch being encroached upon by developers planning to build a town. He must find a way to protect his land and his way of life. Along the way, he finds himself falling for a woman who is caught between him and the developers.
Critical Reception
Wide Open Town was a modestly budgeted Western that received a generally positive reception for its straightforward storytelling and enjoyable performances. It was considered a solid entry in the genre, appealing to fans of classic Westerns.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its classic Western elements and straightforward narrative.
- Russell Hayden's performance as the determined rancher was well-received.
- Enjoyable for fans of traditional B-Westerns.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a series of Westerns produced by Paramount Pictures starring Russell Hayden as 'Lucky
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