Single-Handed Sanders

1h 1m 1932

Brief Synopsis

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The cattlemen send a note to Judge Jim Parker (Gordon DeMain as G. D. Woods) warning him to quit giving credit to the homesteaders, whom they assert, are ruining the range. Parker declares that his store will continue to give credit to the homesteaders and, incensed at his defiance, the cattlemen kill him. As he is dying, he tells his daughter Alice (Margaret Morris) and Matt Sanders (Tom Tyler), honest blacksmith, to carry on the fight to protect the homesteaders. Matt declares that he will, with the assistance of his brother, Phillip (Robert Manning), who is expected back from law school after an absence of many years. Phillip returns and is elected Judge by mostly the homesteaders vote. He is pleased with his new position, and also pleased with the friendship of Senator Graham (John Elliott) who holds out the bait of election to the Governor's chair if he will betray the homesteaders. He persuades Alice to mortgage her water rights to Senator Graham in order to have the money to extend further credit to the homesteaders. Despite several machinations by Graham and the cattlemen, mostly blocked by Matt, the homesteaders make a bumper crop and pay Alice back. Taking the money to the bank so she will have it in time to meet Graham's note, a galloping rider takes it from her. Snowflake (Fred Toones), who works for Matt, tells him of a conversation he overheard between Phillip and Graham when he was delivering a newly-shod horse to the Senator that reveals the Senator and Phillip connived to have the money stolen, so the mortgage can be foreclosed, and drive out the homesteaders. Matt refuses to believe the story, but finds proof in Phillip's desk. Matt and Phillip fight, with Matt winning and then going to rally the homesteaders to prevent the cattlemen from taking over.

Cast & Crew

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Charles A. Post

Director

Tom Tyler

The Blacksmith

Margaret Morris

Robert Manning

G. D. Wood

John Elliott

Film Details

Genre
Western
Release Date
Feb 1, 1932
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Trem Carr Pictures, Ltd.
Distribution Company
Monogram Pictures Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 1m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

Synopsis

A blacksmith discovers that his brother, a judge, has sold out to a senator, who is the leader of a group of cattlemen trying to force homesteaders off their property. The judge helps the senator by foreclosing on the homesteaders' mortgages. The blacksmith uncovers the scheme and attempts to single-handedly help the homesteaders. His brother confesses after he cheats the blacksmith's girl friend, who runs the general store and has been giving food and clothing to the settlers, out of $5,000. The judge is shot for double-crossing his cohorts, and the blacksmith and homesteaders join together just in time to rout the cattlemen and the senator from town and prevent them from taking over.

Director

Charles A. Post

Director

Cast

Tom Tyler

The Blacksmith

Margaret Morris

Robert Manning

G. D. Wood

John Elliott

Hank Bell

Lois Bridge

Snowball

Crew

Balsley & Phillips

Sound Recording

Adele Buffington

Story

Trem Carr

Supervisor

Archie Stout

Photography

Film Details

Genre
Western
Release Date
Feb 1, 1932
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Trem Carr Pictures, Ltd.
Distribution Company
Monogram Pictures Corp.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 1m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

Quotes

Trivia

This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.

Notes

A modern source includes Fred "Snowflake" Toones in the cast.

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