Land of the Open Range
| Land of the Open Range | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Edward Killy |
| Produced by | Bert Gilroy |
| Starring | Tim Holt |
| Cinematography | Harry J. Wild |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $49,000[2] |
Land of the Open Range is a 1942 Western film. It uses out takes from Cimarron (1931).[2]
Plot[edit]
Luke Archer's will stipulates that his huge land holding will be open for filing, but only to ex-convicts who served at least two years in prison. This brings a large criminal element to town but the real crooks are Archer's Lawyer Carse and his henchmen. Dave and his deputies are aided by ex-safecracker Pinky who uses his skills to learn of Carse's plan.[3]
Production[edit]
It was based on a magazine article "Homesteads of Hate".[4]
Filming started August 1941.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Land of the Open Range: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ a b Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, The RKO Story. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p170.
- ^ Written by Maurice VanAuken
- ^ DOUGLAS W. CHURCHILL (June 9, 1941). "Sam Wood to Direct 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' -- Four Films to Arrive in City This Week". New York Times. p. 24.
- ^ "Robert Preston Will Play the Lead in 'Air Raid' -- Four New Films to Arrive Here This Week". New York Times. August 4, 1941. p. 16.
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