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Shadows of the West (1949)

1949-01-24 · 59m · EN
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He Whips Up Hot Action For Outlaws!

U.S. Marshal Whip Wilson (Whip Wilson) decides to take a vacation and visit his old friend Winks Grayson (Andy Clyde), the ex-sheriff. Upon his arrival Whip learns of Winks' suspicions regarding newly-elected Sheriff Tanner (William Ruhl as William H. Ruhl), and the story of a frame-up of Paul Davis (Ted Adams) and his son Bud (Riley Hill), now being released from prison. Following a holdup and a killing, a band of outlaws hide at the Davis ranch, implicating them again. Paul is hot and Bud goes to jail. Whip and Winks work to clear Bud and expose the real leader of the outlaw gang.

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Ray TaylorDirector

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Whip WilsonWhip WilsonMarshall Whip WilsonAndy ClydeAndy ClydeWinks GraysonReno BrowneReno BrowneVirginia GraysonRiley HillRiley HillCarl Bud DavisBill KennedyBill KennedyBanker Jonathan WardPierce LydenPierce LydenHenchman JordanKenne DuncanKenne DuncanBill MayberryKeith RichardsKeith RichardsSteve (Crooked Deputy)

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OutlawFrame up

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinityOutlaw · Frame UpPacingShortDirector preference371929Actor preference330408 · 86141 · 747242Country preferenceUs

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What is Shadows of the West about?

U.S. Marshal Whip Wilson (Whip Wilson) decides to take a vacation and visit his old friend Winks Grayson (Andy Clyde), the ex-sheriff. Upon his arrival Whip learns of Winks' suspicions regarding newly-elected Sheriff Tanner (William Ruhl as William H. Ruhl), and the story of a frame-up of Paul Davis (Ted Adams) and his son Bud (Riley Hill), now being released from prison. Following a holdup and a killing, a band of outlaws hide at the Davis ranch, implicating them again. Paul is hot and Bud goes to jail. Whip and Winks work to clear Bud and expose the real leader of the outlaw gang.

How long is Shadows of the West?

Shadows of the West has a runtime of 59 minutes.