Two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the law in this early "Trucolor" film from the Republic studio. Frank Plummer (Bill Elliott) is building a life and putting his days as a member of the Plummer Gang behind him. Brother Jim (a young Forrest Tucker) is staging a train robbery, and intends to use his brother's influence to pull off the job. In between them is Kate Foley (Adrian Booth), who's favor goes back and forth between the two until her conscience wins out in the end.
This is a formulaic Western yarn with not a lot going for it, except for the Trucolor package. Andy Devine is on hand as Deputy Casey Brown, and he's allowed to play it fairly straight, backing up Elliott's integrity throughout the film. Lots of cliché's here, like "Open up, or I'll blast ya out" from Forrest Tucker on the hijacked train.
For an interesting goof, pay attention when proprietor of the Square Deal Casino, Winnie McPhail opens a closet door - one views what appears to be an outdoor tree line on the horizon.
For Wild Bill Elliott fans, I would recommend one of his earlier Red Ryder films; you'll find it more entertaining. This one gets a 5 out of 10, primarily for the filming done in color.
This is a formulaic Western yarn with not a lot going for it, except for the Trucolor package. Andy Devine is on hand as Deputy Casey Brown, and he's allowed to play it fairly straight, backing up Elliott's integrity throughout the film. Lots of cliché's here, like "Open up, or I'll blast ya out" from Forrest Tucker on the hijacked train.
For an interesting goof, pay attention when proprietor of the Square Deal Casino, Winnie McPhail opens a closet door - one views what appears to be an outdoor tree line on the horizon.
For Wild Bill Elliott fans, I would recommend one of his earlier Red Ryder films; you'll find it more entertaining. This one gets a 5 out of 10, primarily for the filming done in color.