Rainbow Valley (1935)

John Martin is a government agent working under cover. Leading citizen Morgan calls in gunman Galt who blows Martin's cover.

Director:

Robert N. Bradbury

Writer:

Lindsley Parsons (story)

Stars:

John Wayne, Lucile Browne, George 'Gabby' Hayes

Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Wayne	...	John Martin
Lucile Browne	...	Eleanor (as Lucille Browne)
George 'Gabby' Hayes	...	George Hale (as George Hayes)
LeRoy Mason	...	Rogers
Lloyd Ingraham	...	Warden Powell
Jay Wilsey	...	Butch Galt (as Buffalo Bill Jr.)
Frank Ball	...	Powell
Bert Dillard	...	Henchman Spike

Storyline

Rainbow Valley needs a new road and newcomer John Martin agrees to build it. Rogers is out to stop it and alters the town's petition to the Governor thereby obtaining the release of his boss Butch Galt. John and Butch were cell mates in prison. So Butch gets John to agree to wreck the road and furnishes him with dynamite. But dynamite is just what John needs to finish the work and he hopes to take care of Butch's gang at the same time.

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Plot Keywords:

dynamite | valley | prison | cell mate | undercover | 

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Genres:

Romance | Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 1935 (USA)

Also Known As:

El valle del arco iris

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lone Star Productions (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Near the final scene, when John Wayne and the villains are standing in front of a hill, a shadow from the boom microphone is visible on their pants.

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Connections

Edited into 'Neath Arizona Skies (1962)

User Reviews

Good Western fun.

And with John Wayne and Gabby Hayes, what else could it be? For the time, and given that this IS one of those B movies churned out constantly by the various production companies, this thing is a hoot. Its fun for fans of the Duke, seeing him in such an early role. It has its elements of excitement and plot twists. It has its style of humor, fitting for the day. Its honestly well put together for the time. None of the other players are bad actors, and several are very good. The villains, Buffalo Bill Jr. ( aka Butch Galt ) and LeRoy Mason in particular, were both very fine actors and come across quite well in their roles. The plot? Its not complicated, but it makes for a good story. Fight scenes? Several. Just keep in mind that choreography was not then what it is now. When I watch something like this I try to put myself in the time during which the flick was made. That seems to put it into perspective and helps make it a lot more entertaining. If you can wrap your head around the era, recognize that churning out B movies doesn't necessarily mean poor quality as a standard, and be thankful that Wayne doesn't sing in this one ... Rainbow Valley? Well, pilgrim, it ain't a big valley, but it is a fun one.