South of Death Valley (1949)
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Genres - Western |
Release Date - Aug 8, 1949 (USA - Unknown), Aug 8, 1949 (USA) |
Run Time - 55 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hans J. Wollstein
Someone is unhappy with Steve Downey taking over his murdered brother-in-law's gold mine -- the Tavishes, for example, brothers Scotty and Tommy (Lee Roberts and Richard Emory) and their sister Molly (Gail Davis), who blame runoff from the mine for poisoning their cattle. When Tommy is killed, Scotty points the finger at Steve (Charles Starrett), who is promptly arrested by Sheriff (Smiley Burnette). Smiley's innocence allows Steve a free reign, however, and the hero is able to don his usual disguise as the Durango Kid, defender of all that is right and decent. Smiley Burnette performs his own inimitable "When You Go" and "The Ever-Lovin' Marshal" while country-swing artist Tommy Duncan takes care of "Saturday Night in San Antone" and a very unusual version of "Rock-a-Bye Baby."
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Keywords
bad-guy, business, courage, cowboy, feud, good-guy, investigator, mask [disguise], mine, mining-company, peace, pollution, ranch, tension, water
