The spoiled, hard-partying son of a senator runs away from home after being reprimanded by his father, finds himself down-on-his luck in a tiny western town, and is rehabilitated through the friendship and wisdom of a kind and patient rancher.
Acting
Harry Carey brings gravitas to a nothing-special script.
Costume
Armida's cantina outfits deserve a revival.
Director
Lew Landers
Harry Carey
Tex Stevens
John Beal
Keith Whitney
Armida
Dominga
George Irving
Senator Henry Whitney
Leona Roberts
Emily Whitney
J. Carrol Naish
Rocky Alton
Marjorie Lord
Janet Barry
Lee Patrick
Ellie
Paul Fix
Doley
Max Wagner
Shakey
Walter Miller
Evans
Hooper Atchley
Railroad Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Jailer (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
Reporter (uncredited)
Dudley Clements
Jeff Henning (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Harry Carey was already a silent-era western legend by 1937; this was paycheck work between John Ford collaborations.
The 'spoiled rich kid rehabilitated by common folk' narrative peaked during the Depression as class-anxiety comfort food.
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