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The Terror Synopsis
Rancher Pop Morton and his daughter Molly are victims of Blair Hatley, (who is pursuing Molly and holds the mortgage on their ranch). Molly meets Art Downs, but she does not know that he is a Texas Ranger.. Art is mistaken by Steve Baird, (who is one of Blair Hatley's men), for "The Terror," a notorious Arizona bandit. Art goes along with it to go after the rustlers for Pop and Molly. He finds that Molly has been kidnapped by the rustlers. Art rescues Molly, but is then stopped along the trail by Hatley's brother. Molly is taken again by the rustlers. Later, Art returns to the Morton ranch with a posse. He rescues Pop Morton and Molly from the rustlers. He then discloses his true identity as a Texas Ranger and wins Molly's heart.
The Law's Outlaw Synopsis
Charles Easton returns to his ranch to find his property in a shambles and his chances of marrying politician Oscar Davison's daughter Rose extremely slim, after losing the election for sheriff of Pyramid County to Ethan Ransford. However, Rose appears and begs him to find the man who robbed and beat her father. Charles rides into the desert with Ethan but quarrels with his rival and shoots him. With a price on his head, Charles takes refuge at Hawk's Nest, a seemingly invulnerable retreat for bandits, and soon gains the outlaws' respect and confidence. Later he rides into town leading the two guilty men in handcuffs and explains that Ethan's shooting was merely a ploy to gain entrance into the outlaws' stronghold. Ethan appears, confirming the story, and turns his office over to Charles, while Rose gladly accepts the new sheriff's proposal of marriage.
"The Terror" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Law's Outlaw" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Terror