The read
It runs a compact 56m.
Synopsis
Cattlemen's Protective Association agent Tom Wade and his partner Happy are assigned to look into the disappearance of rancher John Carroll, who has been abducted by Carson, who wants to use his out-of-the-way ranch as a base for his smuggling operations. Complications arise as Carrol's daughter, Rita, looking for him, has an unfriendly run-in with Wade, then later is herself kidnapped by Carson.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Sam KatzmanDirector
- Basil DickeyScreenplay
Cast
- Tom TylerTom Wade
- Jeanne MartelRita Carroll
- Howard BryantHappy Baldwin
- Slim WhitakerSheriff
- Theodore LorchHenchman Merkle
- Forrest TaylorBart Carson
- Marjorie BeebeMinnie
- Lafe McKeeJohn Carroll
- Roger WilliamsTerry
Stills
Themes
smuggling (contraband)