Death Rides the Range (1939)

In the untamed expanses of the West, Ken Baxter, along with his trusty companions Pancho and Panhandle, stumble upon an injured Professor Wahl, lost and wandering the open range. Guided by a sense of duty, they escort him to the remote outpost of Blue Mesa. Here, they encounter the enigmatic Dr. Flotow and the imposing Baron Starkoff, representatives of foreign governments, both desperately vying for control of a potent supply of helium gas, concealed within an age-old Indian cave. As tensions rise, the professor, an unsuspecting pawn for the federal government, meets an untimely demise at Blue Mesa. The coveted helium cache lies on a disputed land strip, claimed by the unsuspecting siblings, Letty and Jim Morgan, proud owners of the Lazy Y Ranch. Joe Larkin, the cunning proprietor of Tin Cup Ranch, employs Ken to stake a claim on the Morgan's cabin, hoping to usurp the land and its hidden treasures. However, Ken, a covert government agent, stumbles upon a secret passage from the cabin that leads straight to the helium-rich cave. Unraveling a web of deceit, Ken discovers Larkin's sinister alliance with Starkoff. Amidst the echoes of gunfire and the whispers of betrayal, Ken fights to safeguard the Morgan's heritage and halt the illicit helium trade. Set against the backdrop of the rugged wilderness, 'Death Rides the Range' is a riveting tale of treachery, courage, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

Death Rides the Range is an action movie featuring Ken Maynard.

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