Branded a Coward (1935)

In the hushed secrecy of undergrowth, a young boy named Johnny Hume, barely seven, bears witness to the brutal massacre of his family by a notorious gang spearheaded by the ruthless "the Cat". Fast-forward two decades and Johnny, now a seasoned bronc rider and marksman, finds himself crippled by the haunting memories of his past during real-life gunfights. This paralyzing fear is laid bare when he ducks behind the bar during a local saloon hold-up, his courage deserting him when it matters most. Shrouded in shame, Johnny, accompanied by his only friend, the stammering Oscar, embarks on a journey of redemption. Their path crosses with a stagecoach robbery in progress, and Johnny's dormant bravery rekindles. He manages to fend off the robbers, wrest control of the runaway coach, and save the passengers, earning the gratitude of Ethel Carson, a fellow passenger. Upon arriving in Lawless, Arizona, Johnny is lauded for his daring act. Ethel, the injured stage driver, and even the tongue-tied Oscar, sing praises of his gun-slinging skills. Consequently, he's offered the role of marshal, a proposition that revives his deepest fears. But the revelation that the stage robbers terrorizing the region are led by a new boss, mirroring the brutality of 'the Cat', stirs something within him. A twist awaits as Ethel's father harbors a deep-seated resentment towards Johnny, whose lawman father was responsible for the death of his brother years ago. This complex web of past and present, fear and courage, love and hate sets the stage for a captivating tale of redemption and revenge.

Branded a Coward is a western movie featuring Johnny Mack Brown.

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