Lightning Carson Rides Again

The ambition is draining out of these under the supervision of Sam Katzman and this one is a no frills B western without the stunt action or panorama shots that distinguish the best.

Col. Tim in his repeater character of Lightning Bill Carson is all set to go on a fishing vacation (weak comedy with James Flaven - sic) from the Justice Department when he learns that his nephew Terry is wanted for robbery and murder back home.

McCoy shows up in his plausible Mexican character. He even gets to share the last few steps of her routine with the saloon dancer. He has some fun with this - after the shot of the menacing looking henchmen at the card table saying "You are sure these are honest men, Señor?" He actually plays his age and his moves are plausible. Barclay is Terry's squeeze.

Tim's accepted as a suitable fence for the stolen bank notes remarkable easily and joins the gang for their big Sunday robbery to meet the unknown boss.

Short on action - the ten o'clock shoot out with the bad hat waiting outside the saloon occurs off screen - and having music only under the titles and a final gallop. A couple of optical effects, no songs.