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The Set-Up Synopsis
Cattleman Cliff Barton, the father of Deputy Sheriff Art Stratton's sweetheart Thora Barton, is suspicious of his bankers and draws his money out of the bank. He is killed an hour later, but not before he has thrown the money-bag into some bushes along the road. When Art returns from a pursuit, the killers plan to trick him and his horse Buddie, who can smell money like a bloodhound, into finding the cache, taking the money and framing Art for the killing and robbery.
Faith Endurin' Synopsis
Bosom friends Jeff Flagg and Jim Lee launch a cattle-raising business, but their prospects are so seriously threatened by Ed Crane and his nearby copper mining operations that Jim moves to another town. Crane tries to assault Jeff's sweetheart, Helen Dryer, and in the attempt is shot and killed by her brother Vic. Jeff, accused of the murder, leaves town closely pursued by Sheriff Sol Durkee, who hopes to identify Jeff by the scar on his left arm. In a faraway town, Jeff meets up with his old friend Jim, who, in a poker game brawl, shoots the scar away from Jeff's arm. The two return home, and when Vic finally confesses that he killed Crane to preserve his sister's honor, Jeff is exonerated. Jeff and Jim discover rich copper deposits on their ranch, and Jeff, now a wealthy man, proposes to Helen.
"The Set-Up" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Faith Endurin'" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Set-Up