O'Brien, negotiating sale of his rancho, is killed by Seagrue, who takes possession under the name of Serrano. Years later, O'Brien's son, Dan, avenges his dad's death.


Should you watch The Law of the Plains today? Only if you have a real soft spot for those old B-westerns that feel like they were filmed in a sandbox. Fans of Tom Tyler will probably dig it because he’s doing his usual thing. People looking for a deep story or fancy camera tricks should probably stay far away. It’s o...

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"Should you watch The Law of the Plains today? Only if you have a real soft spot for those old B-westerns that feel like they were filmed in a sandbox. Fans of Tom Tyler will probably dig it because he’s doing his usual thing. People looking for a deep story or fancy camera tricks should probably stay far away. It’s one of those movies that feels like a history project more than a movie sometimes. You can almost feel the dust coming off the screen while you watch. The plot is about as basic as..."
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