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The No-Gun Man Synopsis
After robbing a small suburban bank, a gang of outlaws led by Bill Kilgore hides out in the neighboring town of Red Rock. Failing to interest Carmen Harroway by his rough romantic attentions, Kilgore forbids the terrorized townspeople to patronize her small confectionery store. A stranger, Bob Vincent, appears in town and, after becoming friendly with Carmen, inexplicably joins Kilgore's gang, passing himself off as a forger. Kilgore and Vincent plan to rob a mail train, but, just before the appointed time, Kilgore kidnaps Carmen, and Vincent, who tries to help her, is knocked out in a fight. Kilgore ties him to a handcar and sends it down the line toward an oncoming train, but Vincent frees himself and stops the train, thus averting the robbery. Kilgore and his gang are captured with the help of Vincent, who turns out to be the president of the robbed bank. He retrieves the stolen bonds and asks Carmen if she would like to become a banker's wife.
The Jackeroo of Coolabong Synopsis
Brian O'Farrell (Snowy Baker), is an English 'new chum' who takes a job at an Australian cattle station. He is teased by station hands because of his appearance (including spats and a monocle) but he soon impresses them with his skills at riding and boxing. The station manager, John MacDonald (Wilfred Lucas), takes O'Farrell to Sydney to meet his daughter Edith (Kathleen Key) who is working in the slums. Edith is kidnapped by criminals after witnessing a crime but O'Farrell rescues her. It is later revealed he is the owner of the station.
"The No-Gun Man" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Jackeroo of Coolabong" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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