The Wild Westerners
In the Montana Territory of 1864, U. S. marshals aid the Union cause by transporting shipments of gold to Union Army forts in the East. One of these marshals is Jim McDowell, who has recently been tri…
The Wild Westerners
In the Montana Territory of 1864, U. S. marshals aid the Union cause by transporting shipments of gold to Union Army forts in the East. One of these marshals is Jim McDowell, who has recently been tricked into marriage by stranded entertainer Rose Sharon. En route to Virginia City to investigate a series of gold robberies and murders, they are attacked by Sioux, and the marshal's life is saved by his bride, who continues to win his respect through further difficulties. Arriving in Virginia City, the marshal's suspicions center on the local sheriff, Henry Plummer, and his deputy, Johnny Silver. Before any action can be taken, Silver kidnaps Rose and holds her hostage for the safe delivery of a stagecoach loaded with gold. McDowell attempts to outwit Silver by replacing the gold with explosives. His plans, however, are circumvented by the Sioux, who attack and kill Silver and his men. McDowell rescues Rose, whom he has come to love, and the couple returns safely to Virginia City. A neat addition to the usually successful field of western films is this Four Leaf Clover production. It has all the ingredients normally found in such screen fare, and should prove satisfactory booking in theaters catering to action fans. Cast names, while not necessarily familiar to average audiences, should provide exhibitors with some grist for their publicity mills, most particularly that of James Philbrook, rugged six-foot-four star of TV's recent "The Investigators" series, and Duane Eddy, young-man-with-a-guitar, who has gained recognition in the recording field. Both are qualified for their two-fisted roles, and pretty Nancy Kovak capably provides the romantic interest. Added assets are brilliant Eastman Color photography and a title song which has been recorded by Eddy and could catch on with the younger set. Gerald Drayson's screenplay examines the delivery of gold from the Montana Territory to Washington during the Civil War with all of the proper excitement of the period, including Indian attacks, stagecoach robberies and killings. Sam Katzman produced the outdoor saga and Oscar Rudolph directed, marking a decided departure for the duo who recently handled the same chores on "Twist Around the Clock" and "Don't Knock the Twist."
The Wild Westerners
Drama,Western
Film Details
In the Montana Territory of 1864, U. S. marshals aid the Union cause by transporting shipments of gold to Union Army forts in the East.
One of these marshals is Jim McDowell, who has recently been tricked into marriage by stranded entertainer Rose Sharon. En route to Virginia City to investigate a series of gold robberies and murders, they are attacked by Sioux, and the marshal's life is saved by his bride, who continues to win his respect through further difficulties. Arriving in Virginia City, the marshal's suspicions center on the local sheriff, Henry Plummer, and his deputy, Johnny Silver.
Before any action can be taken, Silver kidnaps Rose and holds her hostage for the safe delivery of a stagecoach loaded with gold. McDowell attempts to outwit Silver by replacing the gold with explosives. His plans, however, are circumvented by the Sioux, who attack and kill Silver and his men.
McDowell rescues Rose, whom he has come to love, and the couple returns safely to Virginia City. A neat addition to the usually successful field of western films is this Four Leaf Clover production. It has all the ingredients normally found in such screen fare, and should prove satisfactory booking in theaters catering to action fans.
Cast names, while not necessarily familiar to average audiences, should provide exhibitors with some grist for their publicity mills, most particularly that of James Philbrook, rugged six-foot-four star of TV's recent "The Investigators" series, and Duane Eddy, young-man-with-a-guitar, who has gained recognition in the recording field. Both are qualified for their two-fisted roles, and pretty Nancy Kovak capably provides the romantic interest. Added assets are brilliant Eastman Color photography and a title song which has been recorded by Eddy and could catch on with the younger set.
Gerald Drayson's screenplay examines the delivery of gold from the Montana Territory to Washington during the Civil War with all of the proper excitement of the period, including Indian attacks, stagecoach robberies and killings. Sam Katzman produced the outdoor saga and Oscar Rudolph directed, marking a decided departure for the duo who recently handled the same chores on "Twist Around the Clock" and "Don't Knock the Twist.".