Tex Ritter
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Synopsis
A lawman poses as an outlaw to enter a gang operating from a border hacienda. Its members kill miners to seize valuable claims, and their new recruit must appear willing to join the violence. When the assignment turns into a murder accusation against him, keeping his cover becomes a dangerous liability.
Cast
DirectorsJohn P. McCarthy
Behind the scenes
This was Tex Ritter's feature-film debut, introducing the singing-cowboy persona that shaped his early screen career. Former outlaw Al Jennings contributed to the screenplay and appeared as a judge, bringing an unusual personal history to the supporting cast.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
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- Tex Ritter — Capitol Records · Public domain
- Monte Blue — Photoplay Publishing Company (Life time: 1980) · Public domain
- Joan Woodbury — unknown (Columbia Pictures) · Public domain
