It's time for the stagecoach race to win the mail contract and the only entries are Reden and Farrell. Reden's men kidnap Farrell's daughter and then force him to withdraw. Wally rescues Ruth, buys out Farrel, and enters the race himself. But Reden has his men planted along the course to make sure Wally doesn't win.
Stunts
Cliff Lyons doing his own wagon jumps because OSHA didn't exist.
Practical Effects
Genuine 1931 dust, sweat, and probably actual rattlesnakes on set.
Acting
Ruth Mix carrying 90% of the emotional weight in 15 minutes of screentime.
Director
Alan James
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ruth Mix was the daughter of legendary cowboy star Tom Mix, making this literal Western royalty doing B-picture stunts.
This 'True Blue Tale' was one of dozens of poverty row Westerns cranked out in 1931 to fill double bills before the main feature.
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