Sundown Trail
Sundown Trail

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Sundown Trail

1934
Movie
20 min
English

A cattleman's son stops his men from busting up a herd of sheep when he sees that they're owned by a pretty young woman.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Robert N. BradburyGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A young ranch hand, John, is framed for a murder he didn't commit by his greedy uncle. Forced to flee, John lives under an assumed identity and becomes a skilled cowboy. He eventually returns to clear his name and confront his uncle, encountering danger and romance along the way.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie Western from the era, 'Sundown Trail' received modest attention upon its release, typical for the genre. It is generally viewed as a standard entry in early John Wayne Westerns, appreciated by fans for its straightforward plot and action.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a typical early John Wayne performance in a classic Western setting.

  • A simple, albeit predictable, revenge and redemption storyline.

  • Embraces the familiar tropes of the Western genre with moderate success.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Sundown Trail' is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews, but it is generally considered a decent, albeit unremarkable, addition to the early Westerns of John Wayne.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for being one of the early starring roles for John Wayne, who would later become one of the most iconic figures in Western cinema.

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