A businessman (Albert J. Smith) who controls shipments to an isolated town foments Indian raids to prevent the completion of the telegraph line that will mean the end to his monopoly. John Trent (John Wayne) and his sidekick (Frank McHugh) are sent to investigate after a partial message describing an attack is received. What follows includes some action (partly footage from a silent western), some activity for Duke, Trent’s horse, a mild romance, and more telegraphy.

  Mildly recommended. Otto judiciously thinks this movie is OK, but not great.

Movie 189 for 2021.