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PHANTOM OF THE DESERT (1930, Syndicate) Jack Perrin, Eve Novak, Ben Corbett. Horses are being mysteriously stolen by a stallion known as the “phantom of the desert.” Jack figures out it’s a two-legged creature behind the thefts. A good early talkie even if the horse effects are hilarious. 16mm.
THE CACTUS KID (1934, Reliable) Jack Perrin, Jayne Regan, Slim Whitaker, Tom London. Jack and his pal are paid off for a cattle drive--over a thousand bucks! Just one problem: his pal ends up with a knife in the back and his money stolen. Jack gets blamed! A dusty, gritty western that's fun to watch. 16mm.
WOLF RIDERS (1935, Reliable) Jack Perrin, Lillian Gilmore, Lafe McKee. Jack’s family is gunned down in a gun battle between cowboys and Indians. He’s raised by a friendly tribe and grows up to be a rugged Indian agent, fighting against fur racketeers. Not bad at all for a Perrin Reliable. From 16mm.
DESERT JUSTICE (1936, Atlantic) Jack Perrin, Maryan Dowling, Warren Hymer, David Sharpe. Probably Perrin's best "modern" western. When a daring bank robbery leaves a man dead on the sidewalk, Jack finds the killers holed up in his ranch. One robber turns out to be his kid brother! After his brother is gunned down, Jack chases the killers on horseback across the desert wasteland. The explosive climax atop the majestic Pacoima Dam is unforgettable. From 16mm.
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