The town of Liberal, Kansas, is rudely disturbed by trail drivers who devastate farmlands in getting their cattle to the railroads. Marshal 'Bat' Masterson is called in to deal with the lawless cowboys and in doing so unites the farmers in a common cause.
An exciting and well-scripted western starring Randolph Scott as Bat Masterson who appears 15 minutes into the film and doesn't waste time in cleaning up the lawless town via his six-shooter, and what you get is a great balance between shootouts, brawls and drama and romantic complications. Robert Ryan does well as the head of the farmers, and the gals (Anne jeffreys and Madge Meredith) are just as good. Steve Brodie as flamboyant bad guy is a nicely-etched character. Action slightly takes a backseat to characterisation but it's still enjoyable, plus you got Gabby Hayes who adds to the fun.
An exciting and well-scripted western starring Randolph Scott as Bat Masterson who appears 15 minutes into the film and doesn't waste time in cleaning up the lawless town via his six-shooter, and what you get is a great balance between shootouts, brawls and drama and romantic complications. Robert Ryan does well as the head of the farmers, and the gals (Anne jeffreys and Madge Meredith) are just as good. Steve Brodie as flamboyant bad guy is a nicely-etched character. Action slightly takes a backseat to characterisation but it's still enjoyable, plus you got Gabby Hayes who adds to the fun.