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Desert Guns
Kirk Allenby is hired by the Cattleman's Association to track down and arrest a rancher who they believe is stealing cattle. Allenby finds his quarry but is astounded to discover that that man, Bob Enright, looks enough like him to be his twin. He is forced to shoot Enright, but as the man lay dying he gets Allenby to promise that he will help Enright's sister, who is being forced to marry the real boss of the cattle rustling operation, who has framed Enright in order to take over his ranch.
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Plot Summary
A tough rancher is framed for cattle rustling and must clear his name. He takes on a corrupt sheriff and his gang who are terrorizing the local townsfolk and stealing valuable herds. The hero uses his wits and his trusty guns to expose the villains and restore justice to the frontier.
Critical Reception
Desert Guns is a typical B-Western of its era, offering straightforward action and a familiar plot. While not a critical darling, it provided solid entertainment for fans of the genre during its release.
What Reviewers Say
Offers standard Western thrills and a predictable, yet satisfying, resolution.
A serviceable entry in the 1930s Western canon, relying on archetypal characters and action.
Features a plucky hero fighting against a corrupt system, a common theme in the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for this older film is difficult to ascertain through modern platforms. However, its straightforward narrative and classic Western tropes would have appealed to fans of the genre at the time.
Fun Fact
Fred Scott, the film's lead, was known for his athleticism and performed many of his own stunts in his Western films.
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