The Ranger and the Lady (1940)

Amid the rugged landscapes of the Republic of Texas, Texas Ranger Captain Roy Colt (Roy Rogers) finds himself walking a tightrope of duty and morality. His superior, the power-hungry General Augustus LaRue (Henry Brandon), assumes temporary governance while esteemed Sam Houston (Davison Clark) is in Washington, endeavoring to integrate Texas into the United States. As the winds of ambition blow, LaRue imposes a self-serving tax on all wagons traversing the dusty trails of Santa Fe. Caught in a web of obedience, Colt, alongside his reliable Sergeant, Gabby Whittaker (George "Gabby" Hayes), is tasked to enforce LaRue's questionable decree. Among the first to bear this arbitrary burden is the fiery Jane Tabor (Jacqueline Wells), proprietor of a freighter wagon train, who, alongside her seasoned scout Hank Purdy (Si Jenks), adamantly refuses to yield to the tax. Summoned before LaRue, Jane artfully ensnares the General's favor, securing a monopoly over the freight lines. Unbeknownst to all, Jane fuels a deeply personal vendetta—LaRue is responsible for her father's death and she is determined to bring him down. Misunderstandings brew as Colt misjudges Jane's motives and she, in turn, scorns his perceived loyalty to LaRue. As resentment against LaRue's rule simmers, the wagon train owners, backed by Colt and a disillusioned Purdy, mount a rebellion to ensure freedom of the Santa Fe trails. The ensuing turbulence wounds Purdy, drawing Jane back to his side. Through a series of revelations, the misunderstandings between Jane and Colt dissolve, and they unite in a common cause—exposing LaRue's treachery and restoring justice to the Republic of Texas. As the dust settles, they stand gallantly, a testament to the resilience and spirit of those who dare to defy and fight for what is right.

The Ranger and the Lady is an action movie featuring Si Jenks and directed by Joseph Kane.

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