review for Cheyenne Takes Over on AllMovie

Few B-Westerns were as influenced by the then-so-popular film noir style as PRC's Al La Rue series, and Cheyenne Takes Over remains a prime example. With a hero whose resemblance to a young Humphrey Bogart is startling, and PRC's notoriously cheap indoor sets -- the saloon in this film must be the smallest in B-Western history -- the noir style may have been dictated by economy rather than a sober attempt at something different. Whatever the reason, the noir touch makes the La Rue films rather more watchable today than some of the era's more expensive Westerns. Although nothing to get too excited about, Cheyenne Takes Over moves swiftly and George Chesebro makes a fine hard-boiled nemesis for the equally tough La Rue. As always, Al St. John adds his customary schtick and PRC was lucky to have him. Of all the B-Western sidekicks, St. John remains a favorite, his comedy never intrusive and nearly always amusing.