Notorious outlaws are pulling off successful heists and vanishing with
the stolen loot never to be seen again. Texas Rangers Steve Carson / The Durango Kid (Charles Starrett) and Ranger Captain Richard Henley (Fred Sears) hatch a scheme for Carson to infiltrate a gang suspected in the plot. Carson's cover becomes compromised when he is recognized by an old pal, town local Smiley Burnette.
There is a pretty decent B-Western flick packed in here. The villainry is decidedly less cartoonish then in most of the Durango's as well as some occasional quassi-noir cinematography and good action sequences. For some inexplicable reason Smiley's hijinks have been ramped up in this otherwise more hard-edged entry into the series.
Not only that but the studio decided to double down on the comedic relief with the addition of the singing cowboy duo of Mustard and Gravy. The two were actually pioneers in the Cowboy Boogie musical sound. Nothing to show for that here as their talent is largely wasted in time killing, comedy filler as a pair of Smiley clones.
A solid episode in the Durango Kid Series. With a little more creative care it could have been one of the best. Nevertheless, overall it's enjoyable B-Western fare.
There is a pretty decent B-Western flick packed in here. The villainry is decidedly less cartoonish then in most of the Durango's as well as some occasional quassi-noir cinematography and good action sequences. For some inexplicable reason Smiley's hijinks have been ramped up in this otherwise more hard-edged entry into the series.
Not only that but the studio decided to double down on the comedic relief with the addition of the singing cowboy duo of Mustard and Gravy. The two were actually pioneers in the Cowboy Boogie musical sound. Nothing to show for that here as their talent is largely wasted in time killing, comedy filler as a pair of Smiley clones.
A solid episode in the Durango Kid Series. With a little more creative care it could have been one of the best. Nevertheless, overall it's enjoyable B-Western fare.