Product Description

"This engrossing action-packed western does credit to the directional capabilities of Otto Brower and the highly acclaimed acting abilities of Hoot Gibson, who was sometimes dubbed the "Clown Prince" because of the laughs and thrills he provoked among the audience. The plot is ingenious and way ahead of the times. It certainly will make a modern day scriptwriter proud. Hoot Gibsons rendering of a rancher who is cheated out of his insurance money by the railroad is characteristically realistic. His bumbling sidekicks provide some comic breaks in a tense drama, while. Hooper Atchley and Edward Hearn hold the story together with a commendable portrayal of two clever but bankrupt brothers who turn to devious means to protect their business interests. Experience this fascinating, action-packed western which will amuse and enthrall you with its fascinating plot and some outstanding on-screen performances."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #195784 in DVD
• Published on: 2005
• Released on: 2005-03-22
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Black & White, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, Flash, Full length, Full Screen, Original recording remastered, Restored, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 67 minutes

From the Studio
Actor-turned-director Otto Brower stage-manages this gripping, classic western from the late 30s, which has the inimitable Hoot Gibson in the lead role. A2ZCDS have brought this old Hollywood Classic feature films on DVD.

THE PLOT: Faced with bankruptcy and threatened with the closure of their bank, Joe and Ben Murdock strike upon a novel idea - steal their own money and claim insurance from the railroad. Only Jim Bonner stands in their way, and they have a crafty idea for handling him as well - frame him for the theft. Jim has only his wits and the help of a few trusted friends to prove his innocence..

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Customer Reviews

A Comedic Western
I love the old westerns but it is nice to see one that takes a different view of the genre every once in a while. Becauuse at the end of the day you can only do so much with straight shoot em up cowboy flicks. This film tries to expand the genre by turning it into a laugh out loud comedie. The physical humor is very funny and its fun to be surprised by what happenes next. This is not for everyone, but if you want a break from the same old same old, this film is a good bet.

Good going, A2ZCDS
"I was both infuriated by poor Hoot's dilemma and tickled half to death by how he holds his own. I think this is the ultimate, one-episode situational comedy. This old movie classic (`The Local Bad Man') is a laff riot and a must-see flick, especially for those who love Hoot Gibson's endearingly unassuming style."