Wild Horse Valley
Wild Horse Valley

Wild Horse Valley

1940Movie58 minEnglish

Bob Evans' Arabian stallion is stolen and Bob, with his friend Shag Williams starts on the trail that takes them to the horse ranch owned by Kimball and his daughter Ann, where the stallion is running wild. Baker, the ranch's crooked foreman, is utilizing the stallion as a decoy and, with his henchmen, Raymer and Winton, corrals the mares that follow the stallion in a hidden corral, intending to sell them across the state line.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: David HowardGenres: Western, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A young rancher inherits his father's ranch and cattle, but discovers that it is heavily in debt and being targeted by a ruthless land baron. He must find a way to save his inheritance and protect the valley's wild horses from exploitation.

Critical Reception

As a low-budget B-Western, 'Wild Horse Valley' received modest reviews, with critics acknowledging its straightforward plot and performances typical of the genre. It was considered a decent, if unexceptional, entry for fans of Westerns from the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent direction and a standard Western plot.
  • Jack Randall delivers a solid performance as the heroic protagonist.
  • Features beautiful scenery and classic Western action sequences.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Wild Horse Valley' is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Director David Howard was a prolific filmmaker, directing over 100 films, primarily Westerns, throughout his career.

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