Starrett's 64th of his 132 starring westerns contains some very pleasant singing and a great deal of action (not especially well staged). This and the fact that there's no real heroine to complicate the plot, made the movie a natural for the Saturday matinée slot. Actually Cowboy from Lonesome River turns out to be a so-called "modern" western with both rural and urban backgrounds. Although the year is 1944 and the villain rides around in a flashy car, the cowboys still pack pistols.
Benjamin Kline photographed no less than 330 films and TV shows. He directed 7 movies, all but 6 between 1943 and 1945. Alas, his work here is stolidly routine, though it must be stated he is more successful with his western scenes than the later episodes in Capitol City — even allowing for his feeble handling of the action spots.
Benjamin Kline photographed no less than 330 films and TV shows. He directed 7 movies, all but 6 between 1943 and 1945. Alas, his work here is stolidly routine, though it must be stated he is more successful with his western scenes than the later episodes in Capitol City — even allowing for his feeble handling of the action spots.