Sheriff of Sundown
A whirlwind Western packed with a thousand thrills!
1944 · 55m · Passed Western
Overview
Bringing his large cattle herd to Sundown, rancher Tex Jordan must sell his cattle to corrupt baron Jack Hatfield. He does OK but learns Hatfield is cheating the small outfits. When one refuses to sell he is murdered and Tex then decides to stay and take up the fight. He is appointed a special Agent by the Governor but unknonw to him the Governor's Secretary is a spy for Hatfield and reveals his plans.
Director and cast
- Allan Lane as Tex Jordan
- Linda Stirling as Lois Carpenter
- Max Terhune as Third Grade Simms
- Twinkle Watts as Little Jo Criag
- Roy Barcroft as Jack Hatfield
- Duncan Renaldo as Chihuahua Ramírez
- Bud Geary as Ward - Henchman
- Jack Kirk as Andy Craig
- Herbert Rawlinson as Governor Brainerd
- Tom London as Sheriff Tom Carpenter
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