I am aware that there's some stock footage/elements taken from that Errol Flynn starrer Virginia City ( also starring Randolph Scott), but that doesn't detract the entertainment value of this western. Colourful, brisk, actionful, but what I like most about it is the mystery regarding who is behind a scheme to dispose of the garrison in old Los Angeles by controlling the water supply and therefore the land. The main villain is anonymous until the last half-hour or so. You might guess who that guy is, but it's still enjoyable. There's a slight sinister aura in that regard.
Love mystery- or who is it? -in westerns, which is, unfortunately, rare, and that gives this film an extra kick. Also, there's some good one liners from Scott's sidekick, one that is quite surprising considering the year it was made (when Scott shows amorous attention to a lady, Dick Wesson says something on the lines: "yeah, you pursue her and you'll be unique." A wordplay on Eunuch.) Phil Carey, Patrice Wymore and Dick Wesson lend great support.
Love mystery- or who is it? -in westerns, which is, unfortunately, rare, and that gives this film an extra kick. Also, there's some good one liners from Scott's sidekick, one that is quite surprising considering the year it was made (when Scott shows amorous attention to a lady, Dick Wesson says something on the lines: "yeah, you pursue her and you'll be unique." A wordplay on Eunuch.) Phil Carey, Patrice Wymore and Dick Wesson lend great support.