Beyond the Purple Hills 1950  N/R, 69 min.
Genre: Western
Director: John English
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Jo-Carroll Dennison, Don Beddoe, Hugh O'Brian, Gregg Barton, Robert J. Wilke, James Millican, Don Reynolds, Harry Harvey, Roy Gordon, Kermit Maynard, Merrill McCormick, Pat O'Malley, Jerry Scoggins
Gene Autry has just been appointed sheriff when he is forced to arrest his good friend Jack Beaumont (Hugh O'Brian) for the murder of Jack's father Judge Beaumont (Roy Gordon). Gene is convinced that Jack is innocent, and the way to prove it is to find the real killers. So, Gene and his sidekick Mike Rawley (Pat Buttram) follow the trail that leads to Rocky Morgan (James Millican) and Amos Rayburn (Don Beddoe). The film features good stunt riding by young Don Reynolds.
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Border Devils 1932 N/R, 62 min.
Genre: Western / Action / Adventure / Romance
Director: William Nigh
Cast: Harry Carey, Kathleen Collins, George "Gabby" Hayes, Niles Welch, Olive Carey, Albert J. Smith, Merrill McCormick, Art Mix, Tetsu Komai, Jack Gallagher, Robert(2) Walker, Frank Ellis, Jim Corey, Murdock MacQuarrie, Blackie Whiteford
Jim Gray (Harry Carey) is accused of murdering his friend Bud Brandon (Art Mix) and is arrested. He breaks out of jail with help from Neil Denham (Jack Gallagher) and sets out to prove his innocence. Later, Neil is killed, leaving Marcia (Kathleen Collins) a widow, and she becomes Jim's sidekick while Jim assumes Neil's identity. Jim joins forces with "Dude" Sanders (George "Gabby" Hayes), and they go off in search of the mysterious "The General" (Tetsu Komai) who is the Chinese leader of bandits. The bandits are vandalizing cattle hoping to stir up discontent among the ranchers so that they will not be noticed smuggling dynamite across the border. Surprises lie in wait–including who is the real leader of the bandits.
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Dead Men Walk 1943  N/R, 63 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Sam Newfield
Cast: George Zucco, Mary Carlisle, Nedrick Young, Dwight Frye, Fern Emmett, Robert Strange, Hal Price, Sam Flint, Merrill McCormick, Al St. John, Forrest Taylor
George Zucco plays two roles, one an evil practitioner of the dark arts and the other a good, upstanding doctor. But Lloyd, the good doctor, kills his evil brother who then returns from the grave as a vampire to extract revenge. Very low budget, but entertaining with Zucco's overacting and Dwight Frye as the hunchback assistant to the evil doctor.
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Deadwood Pass 1933  N/R, 62 min.
Genre: Western
Director: J.P. McGowan
Cast: Tom Tyler, Hal Taliaferro, Lafe McKee, Alice Dahl, Edmund Cobb, Slim Whitaker, Bud Osborne, Merrill McCormick, Carlotta Monti, Jay Wilsey
Tom (Tom Tyler) is mistaken for an outlaw fugitive by postal inspector Pete (Hal Taliaferro) who is on the trail of the gang who stole bonds. All works out well in this ultra-low budget film.
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The Devil's Playground 1946  N/R, 62 min.
Genre: Action / Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: William Boyd, Andy Clyde, Rand Brooks, Elaine Riley, Robert Elliott, Joseph J. Greene, Francis McDonald, Nedrick Young, Earle Hodgins, George Eldredge, Dewey Robinson, Merrill McCormick, Hank Bell, Bob Burns, John George
Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) and his pals California Carson (Andy Clyde) and Lucky Jenkins (Rand Brooks) come to the rescue of the widowed Mrs. Evans (Elaine Riley). She is looking for a hidden cache of gold, and the evil Judge Morton (Robert Elliott) wants the map leading to the gold. Morton is hoping to throw Mrs. Evans off her property, get the map, and take the gold for himself. Once again, Hoppy saves the day.
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Heritage of the Desert 1932 N/R, 62 min.
Genre: Western
aka: When the West Was Young
Director: Henry Hathaway
Cast: Randolph Scott, Sally Blane, J. Farrell MacDonald, David Landau, Gordon Westcott, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Vince Barnett, Susan Fleming, Fred Burns, Charles Stevens, Jack Pennick, Hal Price, Lew Meehan, Merrill McCormick
Rancher Adam Naab (J. Farrell MacDonald) owns land that provides the only way out of the valley, and he won't allow outlaw Judson (David Landau) to drive his stolen cattle through his land. Judson attempts to buy the land without success and resorts to trying to get the land through Adam's son Snap (Gordon Westcott). The stage is set for a showdown with surveyor Jack Hare (Randolph Scott) in the center of the action, which is complicated by Snap's girlfriend Judy (Sally Blane) showing an interest in Jack. This film, based on a Zane Grey story, is Randolph Scott's first starring role.
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In Old Caliente 1939 N/R, 55 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Joseph Kane
Cast: Roy Rogers, Lynne Roberts, George "Gabby" Hayes, Jack La Rue, Katherine DeMille, Frank Puglia, Harry Woods, Ethel Wales, Merrill McCormick, Paul Marion
As the Westward Movement continues, those who want to make money the easy way come along also. Rustlers abound, and Roy (Roy Rogers) is accused of being one of them–until he and sidekick Gabby (George "Gabby" Hayes) clear their names by finding the real culprit. Lots of songs, including a duet by Roy and Gabby.
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Lone Rider Fights Back 1941 N/R, 64 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Sam Newfield
Cast: George Houston, Al St. John, Dorothy Short, Dennis Moore, Frank Hagney, Charles King, Frank Ellis, Horace B. Carpenter, Hal Price, Merrill McCormick, Curley Dresden, Walter James
Lone Rider and sidekick Fuzzy (George Houston and Al St. John) arrive in town at the request of a friend who had been murdered before they appeared on the scene. You can bet that Lone Rider will bring the people responsible to justice, and you can also bet that Fuzzy will bring a few laughs.
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The Nevada Buckaroo 1931 N/R, 59 min.
Genre: Western
Director: John P. McCarthy
Cast: Bob Steele, Dorothy Dix, Ed Brady, George "Gabby" Hayes, Glen Cavender, Billy Engle, Artie Ortego, John Elliott, Gordon De Main, Merrill McCormick
The Nevada Kid (Bob Steele) and sidekick Cherokee (George 'Gabby' Hayes) rob stages for a living. When Nevada is captured and jailed, Cherokee forges a pardon to gain his release. Nevada decides to go straight and takes a job guarding the stagecoach. Of course, when the stage is robbed and the driver killed, Nevada is charged with the crime and now must prove his innocence by bringing the real culprits to justice.
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The New Adventures of Tarzan 1935 N/R, 258 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Edward A. Kull, Wilber McGaugh
Cast: Bruce Bennett, Don Castello, Ula Holt, Frank(1) Baker, Lewis Sargent, Dale Walsh, Harry Ernest, Merrill McCormick
This film was written in 12 chapters for serial presentation, and a feature presentation taken from the series was released at the same time. The plot revolves around the search for Tarzan's missing friend and an attempt to steal a priceless Mayan idol.
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Overland Mail 1939 N/R, 51 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Robert F. Hill
Cast: Addison Randall, Vince Barnett, Jean Joyce, Tristram Coffin, Glenn Strange, George Cleveland, Dennis Moore, Merrill McCormick, Maxine Leslie, James Sheridan, Hal Price
An Indian tribe member is murdered by outlaws. Meanwhile, the destination of Overland Mail riders Jack Mason (Addison Randall) and sidekick Porchy (Vincent Barnett) is being used as the base of operations by a gang of counterfeiters. With help from undercover agents Mary (Jean Joyce) and Duke (Dennis Moore), Jack and Porchy take care of both problems.
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Rebellion 1936 N/R, 60 min.
Genre: Western / Thriller / Romance
Director: Lynn Shores
Cast: Tom Keene, Rita Hayworth, Duncan Renaldo, William Royle, Gino Corrado, Roger Gray, Robert McKenzie, Allan Cavan, Jack Ingram, Lita Cortez, Theodore Lorch, Merrill McCormick, Al Haskell, George Regas
Life in the new state of California in 1850 is not easy for some of the Mexicans because land-grabbers are trying to drive them off their land. One such victim is Paula (Rita Hayworth) whose father was killed. She appeals to Washington, and John Carroll (Tom Keene) is sent to bring law and order. He not only does that and win the hand of Paula, but he becomes the state's first Governor.
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Robin Hood of the Range 1943 N/R, 57 min.
Genre: Western
Director: William Berke
Cast: Charles Starrett, Arthur Hunnicutt, Kay Harris, Frank LaRue, Kenneth MacDonald, Hal Price, Johnny Mitchell, Edward Peil Sr., Bud Osborne, Stanley Brown, Jimmy Wakely, Ted Mapes, Merrill McCormick, John Tyrrell, Herman Hack
Steve Marlowe (Charles Starrett), ala Robin Hood, is out to save settlers from the greedy railroad. Steve is the foster son of Henry Malone (Kenneth MacDonald) who runs the railroad, and, in order to help the homesteaders, Steve must disguise himself as "The Vulcan" in his battle against the railroad.
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A Scream in the Night 1935 N/R, 58 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Murder in Morocco
Director: Fred C. Newmeyer
Cast: Lon Chaney Jr., Zarah Tazil, Sheila Terry, Manuel Lopez, Richard Cramer, Philip Ahn, John Ince, John Lester Johnson, Merrill McCormick
Detective Jack Wilson (Lon Chaney Jr.) tracks a jewel thief (Manuel Lopez) to Singapore at the request of a friend, Edith (Sheila Terry). After Edith is kidnapped by the thief, Jack impersonates the thief's assistant (luckily he looks like the aide) to get the job done. This film sat on the shelf until 1943 when Chaney was a hot commodity.
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The Spoilers 1930   N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Western / Action
Director: Edwin Carewe
Cast: Gary Cooper, Kay Johnson, Betty Compson, William "Stage" Boyd, Oscar Apfel, James Kirkwood, Slim Summerville, Harry Green, Lloyd Ingraham, George Irving, Knute Erickson, Merrill McCormick, John Beck, Jack Holmes, Charles K. French
In this early Western film, gold prospector Roy Glenister (Gary Cooper) meets and falls in love with Helen (Kay Johnson) while voyaging to the Yukon. When Glenister arrives in Alaska, his partners Slapjack Simms and Joe Dextry (Slim Summerville and James Kirkwood) inform him that they are in danger of losing their mine because U.S. marshal Voorhees (Jack Holmes), Judge Stillman (Lloyd Ingraham), and politician Alec McNamara (William "Stage" Boyd) are conspiring to gain ownership of the mines in the area. Helen suggests that they take the matter to court, but that turns out to be impossible. Finally, Glenister takes matters into his own hands and whips McNamara in a powerful fistfight. 1 User Review
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| | orlalobo1 01/30/2007 | i would be happy to rate this movie if i could ever see it. i am 65 & this is the only
gary cooper movie i have never(of sound pictures). why isn't it ever shown on
tv or out on dvd. i like the john wayne version but i really want to see the 1930 version with gary cooper.
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 Stagecoach 1939  N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Western / Action / Drama / Romance
Director: John Ford
Cast: John Wayne, Claire Trevor, John Carradine, Andy Devine, Thomas Mitchell, Donald Meek, George Bancroft, Berton Churchill, Tim Holt, Tom Tyler, Louise Platt, Yakima Canutt, Si Jenks, Chris-Pin Martin, Merrill McCormick
Westerns just do not get any better than this classic about a stagecoach trip, which includes all the possible problems it could encounter–even an Indian attack. An Oscar was awarded to Thomas Mitchell as Best Supporting Actor for his role of alcoholic Doc Boone. The film had several other nominations, including Best Picture and Director.
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Tombstone Canyon 1932 N/R, 62 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Alan James
Cast: Ken Maynard, Cecilia Parker, Lafe McKee, Sheldon Lewis, Frank Brownlee, Jack Clifford, George Gerwing, Edward Peil Sr., George Chesebro, Bob Burns, Jack Kirk, Merrill McCormick
While traveling through Tombstone Canyon, Ken (Ken Maynard) becomes involved with murder and the role played by a mysterious "Phantom" who comes to his aid. Ken is blamed for the murder of a man that was actually killed by the Phantom who, it turns out, is killing the bad guys. All is sorted out, and the identity of the Phantom is revealed to Ken–a real surprise for him.
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Whistlin' Dan 1932 N/R, 65 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Phil Rosen
Cast: Ken Maynard, Joyzelle Joyner, Georges Renavent, Hank Bell, Frank Ellis, Merrill McCormick, Artie Ortego, Jessie Arnold, Jack Rockwell, Lon Poff, Art Mix, Iron Eyes Cody
Whistlin' Don Savage's (Ken Maynard) sidekick is kidnapped and $5,000 is demanded before sunset–or else. When Dan doesn't come up with the money in time, his pal is killed. Now it's revenge time as Dan infiltrates the killer's gang. But more problems lie ahead for our hero.
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Winds of the Wasteland 1936 N/R, 55 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Mack V. Wright
Cast: John Wayne, Phyllis Cerf, Lew Kelly, Yakima Canutt, Douglas Cosgrove, Lane Chandler, Sam Flint, Bob Kortman, Ed Cassidy, Jon Hall, Merrill McCormick, Christian J. Frank, Jack Rockwell, Arthur Millett, Horace B. Carpenter
John Blair and Larry Adams (John Wayne and Lane Chandler) buy an old stagecoach line in hopes of getting a government mail contract. But they must win a race with a rival line, and the rivals Cal Drake (Douglas Cosgrove) and his henchman Smokey (Yakima Canutt) will do anything to knock the good guys out of the running. A good early Wayne effort that helped launch him to stardom.
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| 1. Beyond the Purple Hills (1950)
2. Border Devils (1932)
3. Dead Men Walk (1943)
4. Deadwood Pass (1933)
5. The Devil's Playground (1946)
6. Heritage of the Desert (1932)
aka: When the West Was Young
7. In Old Caliente (1939)
8. Lone Rider Fights Back (1941)
9. The Nevada Buckaroo (1931)
10. The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935)
11. Overland Mail (1939)
12. Rebellion (1936)
13. Robin Hood of the Range (1943)
14. A Scream in the Night (1935)
aka: Murder in Morocco
15. The Spoilers (1930)
16. Stagecoach (1939)
17. Tombstone Canyon (1932)
18. Whistlin' Dan (1932)
19. Winds of the Wasteland (1936)
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