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Santa Fe Stampede
The Mesquiteers capture a horse thief who escapes justice through a crooked judge. They gather signatures urging the governor to investigate but a friend with the petition is murdered. Stony is accused.
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Plot Summary
After the discovery of gold, a range war erupts between cattle ranchers and miners. Young cowpoke "Stony" Brooke gets caught in the middle when his father's ranch is targeted by the unscrupulous Thorne brothers, who are secretly manipulating the conflict to their own advantage. Stony must rally his friends and the honest townsfolk to expose the villains and protect their livelihoods.
Critical Reception
As a B-Western from the era, Santa Fe Stampede received moderate reviews, largely focusing on its straightforward plot and action sequences. It was seen as a typical, enjoyable entry in the Western genre, particularly for fans of its star, John Wayne, in his early career.
What Reviewers Say
Enjoyable early John Wayne Western.
Features standard Western tropes and action.
A solid, if unremarkable, entry in the genre.
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Fun Fact
This film is part of the "Three Mesquiteers" series, a popular B-Western franchise where John Wayne played the character "Stony" Brooke in several installments.
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