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The Kid Rides Again
Billy the Kid has been wrongfully arrested for robbing a train. In order to prove his innocence, the Kid breaks out of jail and hits the trail to search for the real robbers. Along the way, he discovers that an outlaw band has been impersonating upstanding ranchers.
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Plot Summary
When a ruthless land baron attempts to drive honest settlers off their claims, a brave cowboy and his loyal companions step in to protect them. They must face down the villain's gang and expose his illegal schemes before the innocent families are forced to abandon their homes. The Kid and his friends rally the community to fight for their rightful land.
Critical Reception
As a B-Western of its era, 'The Kid Rides Again' was generally viewed as a standard, enjoyable entry in the genre. It delivered the expected action and straightforward narrative that fans of Johnny Mack Brown and Tex Ritter appreciated. While not critically acclaimed for groundbreaking storytelling, it fulfilled its purpose of providing entertainment with heroic deeds and clear-cut morality.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a familiar yet satisfying Western plot with plenty of action.
Johnny Mack Brown and Tex Ritter provide their usual dependable performances.
A typical, straightforward B-Western that entertains fans of the genre.
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Fun Fact
This film is part of a series starring Johnny Mack Brown, who often portrayed a detective or marshal alongside his sidekicks, making 'The Kid Rides Again' a continuation of a popular formula for the actor.
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