The Law Rides (1936)

Hank Davis kills Jack Lewis to get his gold mine. Bruce Conway brings him in but then realizes Davis is the only one that knows where the mine is. Bruce and his pal Whitey rescue Davis from... See full summary »

Director:

Robert N. Bradbury

Writers:

Al Martin (screenplay), Forbes Parkhill (story)

Stars:

Bob Steele, Harley Wood, Buck Connors

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Bob Steele	...	Bruce Conway
Harley Wood	...	Arline Lewis
Buck Connors	...	Whitey (as Buck Conners)
Charles King	...	Hank Davis (as Charlie King)
Margaret Mann	...	Mrs. Lewis
Jack Rockwell	...	Sheriff Anderson
Norman Neilsen	...	Jack Lewis (prospector) (as Norman Nielsen)
Barney Furey	...	Henchman Pete

Storyline

Hank Davis kills Jack Lewis to get his gold mine. Bruce Conway brings him in but then realizes Davis is the only one that knows where the mine is. Bruce and his pal Whitey rescue Davis from the lynch mob only to have Davis' gang catch them and leave them in the desert to die.

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Plot Keywords:

gold | gold mine | murder

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 June 1936 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Walker Ranch - 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Supreme Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

57 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

Better Than Average Steele Oater!

"The Law Rides" is another of Bob Steele's poverty row quickie westerns released under the Supreme Pictures label. It was directed by his father veteran "B" western director Robert N. Bradbury. It's not a bad little western.

Prospector Jack Lewis (Norman Neilsen) discovers gold at a secret location. Unknown to him, Hank Davis (Charlie King) has been watching him. With thoughts of his silver haired mother (Margaret Mann) who needs the requisite "B" western operation, he returns home with the good news. Bruce Conway (Steele) engaged to Jack's sister Arline (Harley West), are there too.

As they are about to go to the mine Jack is shot by Davis and dies. Conway pursues the outlaw and captures him, turning him over to the sheriff (Jacj Rockwell). A group of Jack Lewis' friends break Davis out of jail and plan to lynch him. Conway and his pal Whitey (Buck Connors foil Davis' lynching in order to find out the location of the mine from him.

Davis sees through Conway's offer to join up with his gang and maroons both Bruce and Whitey in the desert. The two manage to escape and accidentally discover Jack's camp and.............................

Bob Steele's westerns were always full of hard ridin' and plenty of action. He was younger than most of his contemporaries of the day and was more believable in the fight and love scenes. Charlie King menaced just about every western hero that ever rode the "B" western range. He was at his nastiest in this one. His attempted lynching is a memorable scene.

As was the case in most of the poverty row product, most of the action takes place outdoors in order to save money. But with Bradbury's fast paced direction, one hardly notices.

A better than average Steele oater.