The Avenging Rider (1943)

In the dusty trails of the wild west, Britt Marshall (Tim Holt) and his unconventional sidekick Ike (Cliff Edwards) find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of deception and murder. Wrongly accused of murdering his partner, Sam Trotter, and stealing a fortune in gold bullion, the duo daringly break free from their cell, their hearts set on reclaiming their innocence. Britt's quest for justice leads him on a perilous journey, where he is unsuspectingly manipulated into aiding the very men who murdered Trotter. These ruthless villains, a quartet of crooks bolstered by a corrupt banker, have masterminded a plan to hide the stolen gold in the bank's vault, promising to return when the dust of their devilish deeds has settled. As a symbol of their pact, they tear a five-of-spades card into five pieces, each member keeping a piece as a claim to their ill-gotten share. However, the devious plan doesn't account for the relentless determination of Britt and Ike, nor the comedic incompetence of a befuddled sheriff and his dim-witted deputy. Moreover, it overlooks Ike's uncanny abilities as a card-shark and magician. As the duo begin to track down the killers, they uncover telltale clues - torn corners of the same five-of-spades card found on each culprit, forming a breadcrumb trail leading straight to the gang's silent partner, a respected town citizen. "The Avenging Rider" is a gripping tale of injustice, camaraderie, and the relentless pursuit of truth, set against the rugged backdrop of the unforgiving wild west. With every twist and turn, it will keep you on the edge of your seat, rooting for Britt and Ike to clear their names and bring the guilty to justice.

The Avenging Rider is a western movie featuring Tim Holt and directed by Sam Nelson.

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