Straightaway
Auto race champ Tim Dawson and his brother Billy are fired by boss Turnberg when they won't throw an important race to his son Carl. Pop Reeves, a competitor, finds that Turnberg had bribed his top man, Rogan, to lose, and fires him, and hires the Dawsons. His daughter Ann falls for Tim, yet it's Billy that wants her and proposes to her. She says no and declares herself to Tim. At the next big race, Rogan tries to cause Billy to smash, but he does instead, then accuses Tim of being responsible before dying. A police detective decides that Tim had done it so his brother could win, and leaves him one option, his brother must lose the upcoming Indy 500 or he'll know Tim's guilty.
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Plot Summary
In this Western short, a rancher is framed for rustling his own cattle. He must clear his name and expose the real culprit before he loses everything. The plot involves deception, a chase, and a showdown to resolve the conflict.
Critical Reception
As a low-budget B-Western short from the early 1930s, "Straightaway" received minimal critical attention upon its release. Its reception was likely aligned with other films of its genre and production value, serving as straightforward entertainment for matinee audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- A standard B-Western plot executed with typical pacing for short films of the era.
- Tom Tyler delivers a solid performance as the wrongly accused cowboy.
- The film's brevity makes it a quick, albeit forgettable, viewing experience.
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Fun Fact
Director Sam Newfield was prolific in the Western genre, directing numerous films for various studios throughout the 1930s and 1940s, often working under tight budgets and schedules.
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