12 Jul 1952
Junction City
Durango, aka Steve Rollins rides into town with saddle pal Smiley Burnette. The boys go to the rescue of pretty Kathleen Case, who is being victimized by greedy relatives.
South of Death Valley
Starrett's a two-gun terror! Smiley's a hit tune riot!
When Steve Downey arrives to reopen his brother-in-law's gold mine, he finds a war between the ranchers and the miners. Ashton has had the water poisoned killing cattle. When Ashton's men find Steve's hat, they kill Tom Tavish and frame Steve for the murder. Escaping jail the Durango Kid goes into action.
Top Billed Cast
Charles Starrett Steve Downey aka The Durango Kid
Gail Davis Molly Tavish
Lee Roberts Scotty Tavish
Richard Emory Tommy Tavish
Clayton Moore Henchman Brad
Tommy Duncan Tommy, Band Leader
Smiley Burnette Self
Jack Evans Townsman (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton Henchman (uncredited)
Kermit Maynard Henchman (uncredited)
George Morrell Townsman (uncredited)
Jason Robards Sr. Major Porter Mullen (uncredited)
Robert Robinson Townsman (uncredited)
George Sowards Townsman (uncredited)
Blackie Whiteford Townsman (uncredited)
Al Wyatt Sr. Henchman (uncredited)
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The plot finds Steve/Durango attempting to capture ex-Civil War guerilla fighter Miller who may be the man who's been going around knocking down telegraph wires.
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