4.3Vigilantes of Boomtown · 1947
Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947) is a Western film directed by R.G. Springsteen, starring Allan Lane, Robert Blake, Martha Wentworth.
Western
4.3Overview
The ranch of Red Ryder (Allan Lane) and his aunt, The Duchess (Martha Wentworth), is being used as the training site for "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (George Turner) for his upcoming fight in Carson City, Nevada for the heavyweight championship against Bob Fitzsimmons (John Dehner). Molly McVey (Peggy Stewart), the daughter of a U.S. Senator, crusading against prize-fighting in Nevada, complicates matters soemwhat when she conceives the bright idea of having Corbett kidnapped, thus causing the cancellation of the fight. The two men (George Chesebro and George Lloyd) she hires to do the kidnapping also add to the complications by kidnapping Ryder instead of Corbett. Meanwhile, a gang of crooks, led by McKean (Roy Barcroft), descend on the town intent on looting the town and also making off with the fight proceeds.
Cast
Allan Lane, Robert Blake, Martha Wentworth, Roscoe Karns, Roy Barcroft, Peggy Stewart, Eddie Lou Simms, George Chesebro
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What is "Vigilantes of Boomtown" about?
The ranch of Red Ryder (Allan Lane) and his aunt, The Duchess (Martha Wentworth), is being used as the training site for "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (George Turner) for his upcoming fight in Carson City, Nevada for the heavyweight championship against Bob Fitzsimmons (John Dehner). Molly McVey (Peggy Stewart), the daughter of a U.S. Senator, crusading against prize-fighting in Nevada, complicates matters soemwhat when she conceives the bright idea of having Corbett kidnapped, thus causing the cancellation of the fight. The two men (George Chesebro and George Lloyd) she hires to do the kidnapping also add to the complications by kidnapping Ryder instead of Corbett. Meanwhile, a gang of crooks, led by McKean (Roy Barcroft), descend on the town intent on looting the town and also making off with the fight proceeds.
When was "Vigilantes of Boomtown" released?
Vigilantes of Boomtown was released in 1947.
Who stars in "Vigilantes of Boomtown"?
The cast includes Allan Lane, Robert Blake, Martha Wentworth, Roscoe Karns.
