Personable Johnny Mack Brown is a ranger called in to help Sheriff Ed Lowery (Lyle Talbot) and Wells Fargo agent Ben Williams (Marshally Bradford) by investigating the robbing and murder of Wells Fargo riders carrying gold. He clashes with town tough guy Chet Murdock (Myron Healey, who also penned the screenplay). After he is targeted while riding a borrowed pinto like those ridden by the crime victims, Johnny suspects that Ben’s son Terry (Tommy Farrell), who is enamored of hotel owner Mae Starr (Christine McIntyre), may be tied in with the crimes, and the machinations of the villains to counter Johnny and make their getaway lead to a satisfying conclusion.

  Recommended. Otto finds this one pleasing enough to relax.

Movie 406 for 2021.