Themes: Righting the Wronged, Redemption, Starting Over
Main Cast: Roy Rogers, Carolyn Hughes, Joe Sawyer, Maude Eburne
Release Year: 1940
Country: US
Run Time: 58 minutes
Plot
This Roy Rogers vehicle was based on a Zane Grey story, previous filmed twice in the silent and early-talkie era. Rogers stars as young doctor Steve Kells, who after leaving New York in disgrace (it wasn't his fault) takes up residence in Idaho territory. Here he redeems himself by taking on a deadly outlaw gang, headed by a surly gent named Gulden (Joe Sawyer). Just so the audience knows that this is a "typical" Rogers picture despite its pedigree, the producers cast Gabby Hayes as Steve's sidekick Honest John Whittaker. Carol Hughes, who'd recently played Dale Arden in the third "Flash Gordon" serial, is Rogers' leading lady in this one. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Joseph Kane - Director, Edward Mann - Editor, Cy Feuer - Musical Direction/Supervision, Jack A. Marta - Cinematographer, Joseph Kane - Producer, Olive Cooper - Screenwriter, Louis Stevens - Screenwriter, Zane Grey - Book Author
