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Texas Wildcats

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Their friend has been murdered, so cowboys "Lightning" Bill Carson (Tim McCoy) and Magpie McGillicuddy (Ben Corbett) are out for justice. To close in on the suspect, no-good Jim Burrows (Forrest Taylor), Bill dons a mask and poses as "the Phantom." Meanwhile, a local lass named Molly Arden (Joan Barclay) fears that Burrows is also behind her brother's violent death. And while "the Phantom" wants to help Molly, his dual identities lead to unforeseen snags.
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Audience Member Slick action, major subterfuge and romantic tension between McCoy and Barclay make Texas Wildcats an enjoyble film. The adventure begins when popular leading lady Joan Barclay as Molly Arden does her lady in distress act in order to meet the Phantom (Tim McCoy). The Phantom has to blend in fast with the town folk and becomes 'Lightning' Bill Carson. Ted Adams as Reno likes his style and hires him as his dealer. Sidekick Magpie (Ben Corbett) is part of the ruse when he declares Lightning a card cheat. Stage veteran Forrest Taylor as Jim Borrows owns most of the town and wants the ranch from Molly and brother Ed (Dave O'Brien). Some great scenes with McCoy and well known henchman Slim Whitaker. Slim plays a detective for the association but Carson gives him tell high noon tomorrow to get out of town. That creates a show down in the making and a shoot out at the ranch. Wildcats has some great western names and some great western action. Yes I recommend James Welch Henderson Arkansas 12/10/2022 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/10/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Sam Newfield

Director

Tim McCoy

"Lightning" Bill Carson

Joan Barclay

Molly Arden

Ben Corbett

Magpie McGillicuddy

Forrest Taylor

Jim Burrows

Ted Adams

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Synopsis Their friend has been murdered, so cowboys "Lightning" Bill Carson (Tim McCoy) and Magpie McGillicuddy (Ben Corbett) are out for justice. To close in on the suspect, no-good Jim Burrows (Forrest Taylor), Bill dons a mask and poses as "the Phantom." Meanwhile, a local lass named Molly Arden (Joan Barclay) fears that Burrows is also behind her brother's violent death. And while "the Phantom" wants to help Molly, his dual identities lead to unforeseen snags.
Director
Sam Newfield
Producer
Sam Katzman
Screenwriter
George H. Plympton
Distributor
Victory Pictures Corporation
Production Co
Victory Pictures Corporation
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 10, 1939, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 8, 2017
Runtime
57m
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