A gang of outlaws is terrorizing ranchers into selling their land and moving away — but why? U.S. Marshal Johnny Mack Brown is called in by the local sheriff to put a stop to the depredations, figure out the reason, and identify and capture the crooks. The story moves along at a good clip, and, although it isn’t really a mystery who is behind it all, the watching Johnny sort things out is fun as always.

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

Movie 276 for 2021.