Code of the Range
Ford Beebe's "original screenplay" (he had used it before) finds the cattlemen, headed by "Calamity" Parker, opposing the use of their rangelands by sheepherders, with cattlemen Lee Jamison and Ed Randall in the dissenting minority and they offer sheepman Angus McLeod free grazing privileges. Saloon owner Barney Ross offers to keep the sheepmen off of the range and out of town if each cattleman will pay $500.
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Plot Summary
A rancher's son, framed for his father's murder, must clear his name and stop a ruthless land baron from seizing control of the valley. He navigates dangers with the help of a determined young woman and proves his innocence amidst shootouts and horseback chases.
Critical Reception
As a B-movie Western from the 1930s, 'Code of the Range' was a typical entry for its time, offering straightforward action and familiar plot elements. While not critically acclaimed, it provided serviceable entertainment for fans of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- A standard Western plot with predictable twists.
- Features adequate action sequences for its era.
- John Wayne delivers a reliable performance as the wronged hero.
Google audience: Audience reception for this older film is not widely documented through Google reviews.
Fun Fact
This film is one of several early 'singing cowboy' Westerns featuring John Wayne, though his singing parts were often dubbed.
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