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Hey Lawdy Mama
Soundie featuring June Richmond (vocals) and Roy Milton performing "Hey Lawdy Mama."
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Plot Summary
A ranch hand, wrongly accused of murder, escapes from prison and seeks to clear his name. He finds himself entangled in a range war between cattle ranchers and sheepmen, and must confront the real killer to prove his innocence.
Critical Reception
This film was a low-budget B-movie Western, typical of its era. Critical reception was minimal, as it was primarily aimed at a niche audience who enjoyed straightforward Western action. It is not widely remembered or critically analyzed today.
What Reviewers Say
A standard, albeit brief, Western outing.
Features typical tropes of the genre with a familiar revenge plot.
Lacks significant character development or complex storytelling.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film, as it was a minor release from the 1940s with limited distribution and subsequent documentation.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its very brief runtime, characteristic of many B-Westerns produced during the Golden Age of Hollywood, which were often shown as double features.
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