Phony Express
Set in the old west, the stooges are three tramps wanted for vagrancy. After ruining a medicine peddlers show, they arrive in Peaceful Gulch where a picture has been printed declaring them to be three famous lawmen coming to clean up the town. Assigned to guard the bank, the boys have the local gang scared at first, but when the gang learns who the stooges really are, they rob the bank. The boys go in pursuit, find the bad guy's hideout, subdue the bandits and recover the money. Written by Mitch Shapiro
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Plot Summary
A comedy Western where a new sheriff, unaware of the local corruption, tries to bring justice to a rough town. He encounters a notorious outlaw gang who are secretly controlling the town's economy. The sheriff must navigate a series of misunderstandings and action-packed encounters to expose the truth and clean up the town.
Critical Reception
Phony Express is a typical B-Western of its era, generally viewed as a lighthearted and predictable entry in the genre. While not critically acclaimed, it's appreciated by fans of Tex Ritter and its blend of Western action with comedic elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Entertaining B-Western with a good dose of humor.
- Tex Ritter delivers his usual dependable performance.
- A formulaic but enjoyable entry for fans of the genre.
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Fun Fact
Tex Ritter, a popular singing cowboy of the era, starred in numerous Westerns for Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC), with 'Phony Express' being one of his many contributions to the genre.
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