The Land of Fighting Men
Cast & Crew
Alan James
Jack Randall
Colorado Hillbillies
Herman Brix
Louise Stanley
Dickie Jones
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Rancher Fred Mitchell sends for Jack Lambert to help him during a range war, which is caused by Flint, a man trying to buy all of the local land. The local ranchers all believe that Flint is responsible for their recent cattle losses. When Jack arrives, he discovers that Flint and his rival, Wallace, are both waiting for Connie Mitchell, Fred's sister, who has been living in the East and plans to sell the ranch. Flint, who has made several offers to Fred, hopes that he can coerce Connie into selling to him, but Fred hopes to convince her otherwise. To prevent Flint from talking with Connie, Jack "kidnaps" Connie and takes her out of town to wait for Fred. Flint discovers the ruse and, hoping to turn the situation to his own advantage, has two of his men, Cliff and Ed, kill Fred when he approaches the cabin where Jack has taken Connie. The blame for Fred's murder is then placed on Jack, and even Connie believes that he is responsible. After Jack is arrested, he escapes and finds Ed, who has been wounded, dying. Ed reveals the truth to Jack and informs him that Wallace is secretly working for Flint, rather than being his rival. When Jack goes to the ranchers to tell them what has been happening, he discovers that Connie has already decided to sell to Wallace. Jack and the others arrive at the ranch before Connie signs the papers, though, and Wallace, Flint, and the gang members are arrested.
Director
Alan James
Cast
Jack Randall
Colorado Hillbillies
Herman Brix
Louise Stanley
Dickie Jones
Bob Burns
Wheeler Oakman
John Merton
Lane Chandler
Rex Lease
Crew
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
Motion Picture Herald's "In the Cutting Room" lists a release date of May 13, 1938 for the film, but subsequent release charts and Motion Picture Almanac list March 11, 1938. Both Motion Picture Herald and Motion Picture Almanac call the film The Land of Fighting Men. A Hollywood Reporter production chart includes Ernie Adams in the cast, but his participation in the released film has not been determined. Screen Achievements Bulletin credits Joseph O'Donnell and Stanley Roberts jointly with screenplay and original story.
