The Unknown Ranger
The Unknown Ranger

The Unknown Ranger

1936Movie57 minEnglish

Bob Allen in his starring debut gets a job on Wright's ranch where he hopes to find the rustlers no one else has been able to locate. Everyone is looking for men when the actual rustler is a horse.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Charles E. WhittakerGenres: Western, Adventure, Crime

Plot Summary

A mysterious stranger, known only as 'The Ranger,' arrives in a frontier town plagued by a ruthless gang. He quickly finds himself embroiled in a battle against the outlaws who are terrorizing the locals and extorting protection money. The Ranger uses his wits and marksmanship to uncover the gang's leader and bring them to justice.

Critical Reception

As a B-Western from the era, 'The Unknown Ranger' was a typical Saturday matinee feature. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its action sequences and straightforward Western narrative. It is generally viewed as a serviceable entry in the genre, typical of its time, with a competent performance from its star.

What Reviewers Say

  • A straightforward Western with plenty of action.
  • Tim McCoy delivers a solid performance as the stoic hero.
  • Fulfills expectations for a 1930s Western serial-style film.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Unknown Ranger' is not widely documented through modern platforms like Google Reviews. However, as a product of its era, it would have appealed to fans of classic Westerns and action-adventure serials.

Fun Fact

Tim McCoy was a genuine U.S. Army Colonel and a decorated World War I veteran, which lent an air of authenticity to his numerous Western film roles.

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