Doomed at Sundown 1937  N/R, 55 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield
Cast: Bob Steele, Lorraine Randall, Warner Richmond, Harold Daniels, David Sharpe, Earl Dwire, Horace B. Carpenter, Budd Buster, Jack C. Smith, Jack Ingram, Jack Kirk, Charles King
After his father is killed, practical joker Dave (Bob Steele) sets out to catch the killers. But he must use his joker expertise to survive.
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The Feud Maker 1938  N/R, 55 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield
Cast: Bob Steele, Marion Weldon, Karl Hackett, Frank Ball, Budd Buster, Lew Meehan, Roger Williams, Forrest Taylor, Jack C. Smith, Steve Clark, Lloyd Ingraham, James Sheridan
Texas Ryan (Bob Steele) steps in to stop a feud between farmers and cowmen that was started by Rand (Karl Hackett) in order to obtain cheap land after the feudists killed off each other. But Texas figures out what is going on, and the inevitable showdown results.
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Frontier Scout 1938 N/R, 60 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield
Cast: George Houston, Al St. John, Beth Marion, Dave O'Brien, Alden "Stephen" Chase, Slim Whitaker, Jack C. Smith, Budd Buster, Walter Byron, Jack Ingram, Kenne Duncan, Minerva Urecal
After the Civil War, Wild Bill Hickok (George Houston) heads West with sidekick Whiney (Al St. John) to deal with a dastardly gang of cattle rustlers. Opera singer George Houston made a few Westerns (with non-singing roles) before returning to his singing career.
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Heroes of the Alamo 1937  N/R, 75 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Harry L. Fraser
Cast: Lane Chandler, Earle Hodgins, Ruth Findlay, Roger Williams, Rex Lease, Bruce Warren, Edward Peil Sr., Julian Rivero, Jack C. Smith, Lee Valanios, William Costello, Marilyn Haslett
Problems between American settlers and the Mexican government came to a head when Americans were told that no more Americans could settle in Texas and culminated in the gallant siege at the Alamo in which 185 men fought Santa Anna's Mexican army of 5,000. While this story remains true to the events and heroes of the Alamo, it concentrates on a young American couple inside the Alamo and their experiences while Mexican troops stormed the walls outside.
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Hittin' the Trail 1937 N/R, 58 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Robert N. Bradbury
Cast: Tex Ritter, Jerry Bergh, Tommy Bupp, Earl Dwire, Ray Whitley, Charles King, "Snub" Pollard, Ed Cassidy, Jack C. Smith, Archie Ricks, Hank Worden
In this Tex Ritter film, Tex is mistaken for a notorious outlaw, cleared, and then talked into driving a herd of stolen horses to who-knows-where. Several songs are sung by Tex and others as they sort out the good guys from the bad.
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The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen 1937 N/R, 60 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Ray Taylor
Cast: Tex Ritter, Iris Meredith, Horace Murphy, Charles King, Earl Dwire, Forrest Taylor, Joseph W. Girard, Lafe McKee, Hank Worden, Jack C. Smith
When a group of hooded outlaws terrorize the area, Tex, between songs, comes to the rescue–but not before some adventures.
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The Oregon Trail 1939 N/R, 225 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind
Cast: Johnny Mack Brown, Louise Stanley, Fuzzy Knight, Bill Cody, Jr., Edward LeSaint, Roy Barcroft, James Blaine, Charles Stevens, Jack C. Smith, Forrest Taylor, Tom London, Budd Buster
Wagon trains headed to Oregon are attacked by a gang sent by a syndicate that wants to keep its fur trade intact, which means they don't want settlers. Jeff (Johnny Mack Brown) is sent to investigate and uncovers the gang. Over the 15 episodes, Jeff captures the gang leader only to have him repeatedly escape before Jeff can find out who's behind the scheme. But Jeff finally comes through.
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Paroled - To Die 1938 N/R, 55 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield
Cast: Bob Steele, Kathleen Eliot, Karl Hackett, Horace Murphy, Steve Clark, Budd Buster, James Sheridan, Frank Ball, Jack C. Smith, Horace B. Carpenter
Doug Redfern (Bob Steele) is wrongfully accused of a bank robbery by the dastardly Harvey (Karl Hackett), the town boss. But help is on the way. Lots of action.
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The Phantom Creeps 1939 N/R, 265 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind
Cast: Bela Lugosi, Robert Kent, Dorothy Arnold, Roy Barcroft, Edwin Stanley, Regis Toomey, Jack C. Smith, Edward Van Sloan, Anthony Averill, Eddie Acuff
This 12-episode serial concerns mad scientist Dr. Zorba (Bela Lugosi) who intends to terrorize the world with his inventions, one of which is invisibility obtained by using a special belt. A government agent (Robert Kent) and a reporter (Dorothy Arnold) are hot on his trail but don't seem to be gaining ground. A feature-length version was also produced.
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Reg'lar Fellers 1941 N/R, 66 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Arthur Dreifuss
Cast: Billy Lee, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, Sarah Padden, Roscoe Ates, Maren Mayo, Buddy Boles, Janet Dempsey, Jerry Wilson, Malcolm Hutton, Netta Packer, Jack C. Smith, Sharon Lynn
Based on a popular comic strip of the day, this film's plot involves a group of kids–Pinhead (Billy Lee), Jimmy (Buddy Boles), Bump (Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer), Aggie (Janet Dempsey), Skeeter (Jerry Wilson), and Puddin'Head (Malcolm Hutton)–who invent a machine that they think will run on both land and water. Meanwhile, mean old Hetty Carter (Sarah Padden) is targeted to be robbed by thugs, but the kids help her, and she softens in her attitude toward children.
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Riot Squad 1941 N/R, 55 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edward Finney
Cast: Richard Cromwell, Rita Quigley, John Miljan, Mary Ruth, Herbert Rawlinson, Mary Gordon, Donald Kerr, Jack C. Smith, Richard Clarke, Noel Cravat, Arthur Space, Forrest Taylor
Dr. Tom Brandon (Richard Cromwell) goes undercover for the police and infiltrates a criminal gang to bring its members to justice. But his fiancee (Rita Quigley), unaware of the reasons behind Tom's actions, breaks off her relationship with him.
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Trouble in Texas 1937 N/R, 64 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Robert N. Bradbury
Cast: Tex Ritter, Rita Hayworth, Yakima Canutt, Earl Dwire, Tex Palmer, Hal Price, Fred Parker, Milburn Marante, Horace Murphy, Charles King, Tex Cooper, Jack C. Smith
Tex (Tex Ritter) is on the rodeo circuit looking for his brother's killer. It appears that rodeo performers are being poisoned, and Tex is targeted since he has been winning too many events. Tex thwarts the efforts with the help of Carmen (Rita Hayworth) and wins. Meanwhile, the gang causing the trouble robs a bank and uses a wagon containing dynamite for the getaway. But, again, Tex is there when needed.
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| 1. Doomed at Sundown (1937)
2. The Feud Maker (1938)
3. Frontier Scout (1938)
4. Heroes of the Alamo (1937)
5. Hittin' the Trail (1937)
6. The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen (1937)
7. The Oregon Trail (1939)
8. Paroled - To Die (1938)
9. The Phantom Creeps (1939)
10. Reg'lar Fellers (1941)
11. Riot Squad (1941)
12. Trouble in Texas (1937)
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