The ranchers have given money through Benton to the crooked lawyer Harkness to save the titles to their land. When Harkness gets a better offer, he steals Benton's receipt for the money and Benton is jailed.
Is it worth watching? Honestly? Only if you have a serious itch for old-school, black-and-white westerns. If you grew up on John Wayne or just love the grainy texture of 1930s film stock, you’ll probably find something to enjoy here. If you need pacing that doesn't drag or plot points that actually make sense, stay awa...
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"Is it worth watching? Honestly? Only if you have a serious itch for old-school, black-and-white westerns. If you grew up on John Wayne or just love the grainy texture of 1930s film stock, you’ll probably find something to enjoy here. If you need pacing that doesn't drag or plot points that actually make sense, stay away. The whole thing feels like it was put together on a shoestring budget. Benton ends up in jail because of a crooked lawyer, which is the oldest trick in the book. It’s barely a ..."
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