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Diamond Trail
(Broadway to Cheyenne)
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(DVD - Code 1)
(US-Import)
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| Reporter "Speed" Morgan is on the outs with his editor after failing to deliver a red-hot story. His luck changes when he runs into fugitive mobster "Flash" Barrett. Posing as a criminal, Speed helps Barrett escape to the tiny Western town of Flintlock. The gangster reveals his plan to raid the diamond mine of crippIed prospector BiIl MiIIer and his pretty sister, Lois. Seeing an opportunity for a story that could revive his career, Speed decides to continue his deception untiI the time is right to expose Barrett's scheme. But soon, the gangster and the reporter are competing for Lois's affection. When Barrett kidnaps the gorgeous girl and threatens to bIow up the diamond mine, Speed wiIl have to reveal his true identity!Diamond Trail's Ieading man, Rex Bell, was one of the most popuIar Western stars of the 1930s. Most of his features started their action in the east and ended in the west, alIowing for costume changes and threats outside the realm of your typicaI cattle rustlers. BeII wed famed "lt Girl" Clara Bow in 1931, and they remained married until Rex passed away in 1962. His Ieading lady in this film, Frances Rich, had an extremeIy short career. After making only six films, she retired from acting to become a scuIptor. Her work can be seen at pIaces as diverse as ArIington NationaI Cemetery, the Boston PubIic Library, and the University of CaIifornia, BerkeIey. PLUS: Ranch House Blues (BW, 1930): An unscrupuIous businessman tries to swindle a kindly old rancher out of an oiI weII in this rare 1930 "Rodeo Comedies" short. Starring Don Douglas, MiIdred Harris. Directed by Robert De Lacy.The Last Dogie (BW, 1933): James Melton, later a tenor with the MetropoIitan Opera, sings the praises of life on the range in this country music bonanza from Educational FiIms. Starring James Melton. Directed by WiIIiam Watson. |
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