A chilling opening in which a cowboy, Randy Bowers, finds a tavern filled with dead men sets up a good early movie for John Wayne. Bowers (Wayne) investigates the killings, aided by the daughter (Alberta Vaughn) of one of the victims, who even helps Randy to escape jail when he is arrested for the murders because she knows he is innocent. They eventually set a trap for the crooks, with the aim of nabbing the ringleader (George “Gabby” Hayes), who himself masquerades as the respectable owner of the local general store.

  Recommended. Otto finds this one pleasing enough to relax.

Movie 384 for 2021