Red Fork Range
Red Fork Range

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Red Fork Range

1931
Movie
59 min
English

It's time for the stagecoach race to win the mail contract and the only entries are Reden and Farrell. Reden's men kidnap Farrell's daughter and then force him to withdraw. Wally rescues Ruth, buys out Farrel, and enters the race himself. But Reden has his men planted along the course to make sure Wally doesn't win.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: John P. McCarthyGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A range detective is hired to solve a series of mysterious cattle rustlings plaguing the territory. As he investigates, he uncovers a conspiracy that goes deeper than he imagined, involving powerful ranchers and a hidden agenda. He must race against time to protect the innocent and bring the culprits to justice before the entire region descends into chaos.

Critical Reception

Released in the early days of sound film, 'Red Fork Range' was a standard B-western for its time, appreciated by audiences for its straightforward action and familiar Western tropes. While not critically acclaimed, it served its purpose as an entertaining matinee feature. Its production values are typical of low-budget Westerns of the era, focusing more on plot and action than visual artistry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its pacing and action sequences typical of the Western genre.

  • A solid, if unremarkable, entry in the B-western catalog.

  • Tim McCoy delivers a dependable performance as the stoic range detective.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Red Fork Range' is largely unrecorded in modern databases. However, its contemporary appeal likely stemmed from its ability to deliver a satisfying Western narrative with clear heroes and villains, fulfilling the expectations of fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

This film was part of a series of Westerns starring Tim McCoy for RKO Pictures, which aimed to provide audiences with thrilling cowboy adventures on a budget.

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