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Moon Over Montana
Jimmy Wakely and his sidekick "Lasses" White run into trouble as they attempt to hire some cattle cars on the Cattleman's Railroad to take their herd to market. Rancher Joseph Colton has bought up all the cattle cars and intends to purchase the penniless line from principal stockholder Gywnn Randall. She is eager to sell to Colton but doesn't realize that he intends to force all the ranchers out of business once he has control of the line.
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Plot Summary
A group of actors heading west to perform in a play find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving a stolen gold shipment and a missing rancher. They must navigate treacherous situations and eccentric characters to uncover the truth and ensure their performance can go on.
Critical Reception
Details on critical reception for 'Moon Over Montana' are scarce due to its age and classification as a B-movie. It was likely seen as standard, low-budget entertainment of its era, appealing to audiences who enjoyed Westerns and musical numbers.
What Reviewers Say
Enjoyable light entertainment with musical interludes.
A typical low-budget Western from the era.
Relies on familiar tropes and character archetypes.
Google audience: Audience reviews and ratings are not widely available for this film.
Fun Fact
Director William Beaudine was known as 'One-Shot Beaudine' for his ability to shoot scenes very quickly, often in a single take, which was crucial for low-budget productions like 'Moon Over Montana'.
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