Code of the Rangers (1938)

Brothers Tim and Jack are Rangers after Blackie Miller. When Tim learns Jack broke one of Miller's men out of jail, he doesn't report it but has him resign. Later when the bank is robbed, ... See full summary »

Director:

Sam Newfield

Writers:

Stanley Roberts (screenplay), Stanley Roberts (story)

Stars:

Tim McCoy, Rex Lease, Judith Ford

Cast

Cast overview:
Tim McCoy	...	Tim Strong
Rex Lease	...	Jack Strong
Judith Ford	...	Ann Sage
Wheeler Oakman	...	Blackie Miller
Edward Earle	...	Banker Price
Frank LaRue	...	Sheriff Dave Sage
Edward Peil Sr.	...	Ranger Captain (as Ed Pier Sr.)
Kit Guard	...	Henchman Red
Roger Williams	...	Henchman Lawson
Jack Ingram	...	Henchman Hank
Hal Price	...	Charlie Stevens
Budd Buster	...	Mine Agent (as Bud Buster)
Zeke Clemens	...	Yodeler

Storyline

Brothers Tim and Jack are Rangers after Blackie Miller. When Tim learns Jack broke one of Miller's men out of jail, he doesn't report it but has him resign. Later when the bank is robbed, Tim gives chase and catches Jack with the loot. Protecting Jack again, he poses as the robber and goes to prison. Quickly pardoned he catches up with Jack and when Miller's men attack, Jack gets a chance to repay him.

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 April 1938 (USA)

Also Known As:

Código de Honra

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Conn Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

56 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

Wow...Tim McCoy plays a major sap in this one!

Even for a B-western, this one is chock full of clichés and poor writing. While I am a huge fan of Tim McCoy's films, I must admit that this isn't a very good one.

The film begins with the audience hearing about a bandit by the name of 'Blackie' Miller (wow...who would have thought a guy with THAT name would have been a villain?!). He's the head of a gang and the Rangers are out looking for him. McCoy is, of course, a Ranger...and so is his no-account brother. Despite ample evidence that the younger guy is bad, McCoy sticks his neck out to protect him again and again--even when he learns he's a member of Blackie's gang!! Later, when the brother is caught by Tim with the stolen loot, Tim claims HE stole it to keep the jerk brother from going to prison!! This made no sense and took this whole 'brother's keeper' thing a bit too far! Of course, later, Tim gets out of prison and catches the baddies. As for his brother, in one of the oldest clichés in films, he is redeemed when he tries to help Tim--and is shot by his own gang members in the process! Finally, when Tim meets up with Blackie, Tim throws down his guns so they can duke it out. Any sane person would have just shot Blackie and claimed the reward!! But, as you see in this flick, McCoy's character might not be in his right mind!! Pretty weak all around, but enjoyable.