The Dawn Rider (1935)

In the stirring saga of "The Dawn Rider," John Mason, a tough-as-nails cowboy, returns home after several grueling seasons of cattle herding in Texas. On his arrival, he crosses paths with Ben McClure. After a spirited brawl, they forge an unexpected friendship over shared drinks and tall tales. However, Mason's homecoming takes a tragic turn when he witnesses his father's murder during a ferocious hold-up at the local freight line. Mason sets off on a relentless pursuit of the robbers but finds himself shot and left for dead. In the midst of this turmoil, he is rescued and nursed back to health by the compassionate Alice Gordon, who happens to be Ben's secret love interest. As Mason convalesces in the cozy cabin, he and Alice unwittingly fall in love, a plot twist that stirs a quiet storm of emotions. Amidst the dramatic love triangle, the plot thickens when it is revealed that Alice's brother, Rudd, is the architect of the heinous crime that claimed Mason's father's life. Oblivious to this revelation, Mason's suspicions turn towards his new friend, Ben. The tension mounts as Rudd challenges Mason to a duel, and an intoxicated Ben, driven by his own set of jealousies and misguided loyalty, secretly empties Mason's gun. As the sun rises over the dusty town, Mason strides into the streets, unaware that his gun is void of bullets, ready to face Rudd, whose gun certainly isn't. This film is a captivating blend of love, friendship, and retribution, with a tension that builds towards a gripping climax. Be sure to seek out the original black and white Lone Star version of "The Dawn Rider," a true gem of the B-Western genre, which holds its thrilling narrative intact without any unnecessary frills of colorization or dubbed voices.

The Dawn Rider is an action movie featuring John Wayne.

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