Down Texas Way

1942·Movie
57min
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Down Texas Way fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery, history, and crime

  • World Immersion4
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability2

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Cinematography3
  • Music Composition3

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

"The Rough Riders", has U. S. Marshals Buck Roberts (Buck Jones) and Tim McCall (Tim McCoy) coming to a Texas town to visit their friend, U. S. Marshal Sandy Hopkins (Raymond Hatton), only to learn that he has disappeared, and is suspected of the murder of John Dodge (Jack Daley), owner of practically the whole town, except the hotel Sandy owns and runs when he isn't on an assignment as a Marshal. The murder has been committed by the henchmen of Bart Logan (Harry Woods), who intends to take over the dead man's property and whose men are holding Sandy prisoner to make it appear that he fled after arguing with and killing Dodge. Just before the murder, Logan sent a letter to Dodge with the news that the latter's long-missing wife is returning, and in a short while, Stella (Lois Austin), a Logan accomplice, arrives posing as the missing Ann Dodge, thus establishing her right to the Dodge property. Sandy, allowed to escape, returns ... Written by Les Adams
B-WesternCowboy Mystery1940s HollywoodAction PackedGood vs EvilFast-PacedFormulaic WesternRough Riders Series

Crew

Directed by:
Howard Bretherton
Written by:
Adele Buffington

Sequels and Prequels

Media

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Where can I stream Down Texas Way legally?

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Is Down Texas Way worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Down Texas Way rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Down Texas Way?

0 h 57 min

Down Texas Way runs 0 h 57 min.

What language is Down Texas Way in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Down Texas Way?

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