The Arizona Ranger (1948)Bob Morgan returns home but alienates his father by not staying at his ranch. Instead he becomes the head of the new Arizona Rangers. Matters get worse between father and son when when his ... See full summary » Director:John RawlinsWriter:Norman Houston (original screenplay) |
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Rawhide Morgan
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Laura Butler
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Quirt Butler
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Ben Riddle
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Nimino Welch
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Jasper Todd
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Ranger Gills
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Ranger Mac
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Stagecoach Agent Payton
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Bob Morgan returns home but alienates his father by not staying at his ranch. Instead he becomes the head of the new Arizona Rangers. Matters get worse between father and son when when his father catches a man he believes to be a murderer and Bob breaks up his lynching party. When the outlaw is broken out of jail by his gang, Bob is relieved of his position. Not giving up, he now heads out alone to face the gang. Written by Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>
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FAMOUS JACK - Vetern King of Sction Stars! FIGHTING TIM -Trigger-Ace of the West Today! TOGETHER FOR TWICE THE THRILLS - In their greatest screen adventure! (original print ad) See more »Parents Guide:
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15 May 1948 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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What stands out about this Western is the intricate plot -- a father and son disagree about (a) the son's decision to leave the family ranch to become a peace officer; and (b) the issue of taking the law into one's own hands. At the same time, the wife (Nan Leslie, rather stiff, but OK) of the local outlaw (Steve Brodie, who does his usually excellent job) is becoming more and more disillusioned with her abusive husband (and tries to flee him) and in love with the son (Tim Holt), and finds herself obligated to skillfully lie to keep Brodie and Holt from killing each other. Most of her actions are misinterpreted, and she is wrongfully thought of shielding her husband. But everything is cleared up in the happy ending. When watching the movie, keep your attention on the wife and her conflicting problems and actions and the reactions of others. One of the best "B" westerns.