It is told that Hiram Moore (John Elliott), a miserly rancher, has a treasure hidden on his property and that a map to its location is hidden in his portrait. He dies in debt and prospective buyers are scared away by rumors that the ranch is haunted by his ghost.


Is it worth watching? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for 1930s B-westerns or just really need something playing in the background while you fold laundry. If you’re looking for a tight, logical plot, keep walking. But if you want to see guys in ten-gallon hats running around a ranch looking for buried treasure u...


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"Is it worth watching? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for 1930s B-westerns or just really need something playing in the background while you fold laundry. If you’re looking for a tight, logical plot, keep walking. But if you want to see guys in ten-gallon hats running around a ranch looking for buried treasure under a full moon, you’ll probably find something to chuckle at here. People who demand high production value will hate it immediately. The whole movie moves at a pace that feels l..."
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