Vigilantes of Boomtown (1946)
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(6 ratings)
A much celebrated bout between legendary prize-fighters Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons becomes a hot issue in the Nevada community of Carson City in this above-average entry in Republic Pictures popular "Red Ryder" series. Leading citizen Molly McVey (Peggy Stewart) considers boxing to be… More A much celebrated bout between legendary prize-fighters Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons becomes a hot issue in the Nevada community of Carson City in this above-average entry in Republic Pictures popular "Red Ryder" series. Leading citizen Molly McVey (Peggy Stewart) considers boxing to be a display of barbarism and does her utmost to have the fight cancelled. Red Ryder (Allan Lane), in contrast, permits Corbett (George Turner) and his manager Bill Delaney (Roscoe Karns) to use the Duchess's ranch as their headquarters. Our hero, however, almost comes to regret that decision when nearly ambushed by villainous Mckean (Roy Barcroft), who conspires to take off with the prize money. No sooner is McKean dispatched when Red finds himself kidnapped by a couple of ruffians hired by Molly, who still attempts to prevent the carnage. Molly, however, discovers her error and Red returns just in time to witness Corbett losing to Fitzsimmons (John Dehner). Supporting actor George Turner, who bears no resemblance to the real life Jim Corbett (1866-1933), later played the title role in the 1947 serial Son of Zorro. Coprbett, who had won the world heavyweight championship in 1892, did indeed lose the title to Fitzsimmons (1863-1917) in Carson City, NV, March 17, 1897. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, Rovi
- Directed By
- R.G. Springsteen
- Genres
- Western
Unrated,
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
In the seven pictures Allan Lane made for Republic as Red Ryder, this one is probably the best.
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Cast
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Ted Adams
as Sheriff
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Bobby Barber
as 2nd Sparring Partner
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Roy Barcroft
as McKean
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Harlan Briggs
as Judge Seth
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Budd Buster
as Goff
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George Cheseboro
as Dink
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John Dehner
as Bob Fitzsimmons
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Earl Hodgins
as Governor
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Roscoe Karns
as Bill Delaney
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George Lloyd
as Thug
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Jack O'Shea
as Referee
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Eddie Simms
as 1st Sparring Partner
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Peggy Stewart
as Molly McVey
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George Turner
as James J. Corbett
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Martha Wentworth
as The Duchess
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Bobby Blake
as Little Beaver
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Herman Hack
as henchman
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Allan Lane
as Red Ryder
- LeRoy Mason
- Tom Steele
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Pascale Perry
as henchman
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Herman Nowlin
as henchman
- George Chesebro
- Robert Blake
