“Caryl of the Mountains” is a novel written by American author, John Fox Jr., and was published in 1936. The story takes place in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The novel tells the story of Caryl, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her grandparents.

Caryl grows up in a small mountain community where life is hard and resources are scarce. Despite the difficulties, she becomes a strong and resilient young woman who is determined to overcome the challenges of her environment. She is fiercely independent and develops a strong sense of self-reliance.

The novel explores themes of family, community, and the struggle for survival in a harsh environment. Caryl’s relationships with her grandparents and other members of her community are central to the story. She learns valuable lessons about the importance of family, hard work, and perseverance.

As she grows older, Caryl falls in love with a young man named Jack, who is also from the mountains. Their love is tested by the hardships of life in the mountains, as well as by outside forces that threaten their way of life.

Throughout the novel, Caryl must navigate the challenges of life in the mountains while staying true to her own values and beliefs. She learns that success is not always measured in material wealth or social status, but in the strength of one’s character and the love of family and community.

In the end, “Caryl of the Mountains” is a story of resilience, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.

Directors:
Bernard B. Ray

Writer:
James Oliver Curwood

Stars:
Rin Tin Tin Jr., Francis X. Bushman Jr., Lois Wilde

“Pecos Kid” is a 1936 Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Robert Livingston, Ray “Crash” Corrigan, and Max Terhune.

The story follows the Pecos Kid, a notorious outlaw who is forced to go into hiding after being wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit. He joins a traveling medicine show as a sharpshooter and befriends a group of performers, including a ventriloquist and his dummy, Elmer.

Meanwhile, a gang of bandits led by Blackie and his henchman, Lopez, is terrorizing the area. The Pecos Kid soon discovers that Blackie and Lopez were the real culprits behind the crime he was accused of, and he sets out to clear his name and bring them to justice.

With the help of his new friends, the Pecos Kid engages in a series of thrilling shootouts and horse chases as he tries to take down the gang and clear his name. Along the way, he also discovers a romantic connection with one of the performers, a beautiful dancer named Joan.

In the end, the Pecos Kid triumphs over the bandits, clears his name, and rides off into the sunset with Joan, leaving the audience with a satisfying conclusion to a classic Western tale.

Directors:
Harry L. Fraser

Writer:
Ted Tuttle, Henry Hess

Stars:
Fred Kohler Jr., Ruth Findlay, Roger Williams

“Phantom Patrol” is a 1936 American Western film directed by Charles Hutchison. The movie features Rex Lease, Dorothy Gulliver, and William Farnum in the lead roles.

The story follows the Texas Rangers, who are on the hunt for a band of cattle rustlers who have been stealing livestock from local ranchers. The group of Rangers is led by Captain John Cummings (played by William Farnum), who is determined to bring the rustlers to justice. However, the rustlers are led by a cunning and mysterious figure known only as “The Phantom,” who always manages to elude the Rangers and leave no trace of his activities.

As the Rangers investigate the rustlers’ latest theft, they discover that The Phantom has a spy in their midst. They begin to suspect that one of their own is working with the rustlers, and tensions rise as they try to identify the traitor and bring The Phantom to justice.

The movie features several thrilling action sequences, including a dramatic chase scene and a final showdown between the Rangers and the rustlers. Along the way, Captain Cummings also finds himself drawn to a local rancher’s daughter, Sally (played by Dorothy Gulliver), adding a romantic subplot to the story.

In the end, the Rangers are able to uncover the identity of The Phantom and bring him to justice, with Captain Cummings and Sally’s relationship also reaching a satisfying conclusion.

Directors:
Charles Hutchison

Writer:
James Oliver Curwood, Joseph O’Donnell

Stars:
Kermit Maynard, Joan Barclay, Harry Worth

“Dude Bandit” is a Western movie released in 1933 directed by Fred Allen and produced by Willis Kent. The movie stars Tim McCoy as Jim Thornton, a rancher who becomes a bandit to clear his name and bring justice to the town.

The story takes place in the town of Red Bluff, where Jim Thornton is falsely accused of a murder he didn’t commit. The real killer is a local businessman named Carter, who is trying to frame Thornton and take over his ranch. Thornton is forced to flee the town and become a bandit to clear his name and bring Carter to justice.

Thornton takes on the guise of the “Dude Bandit,” a masked outlaw who robs from the rich and gives to the poor. He soon becomes a hero to the people of Red Bluff, who are being oppressed by Carter and his gang of thugs.

With the help of his loyal sidekick, Shorty, Thornton sets out to expose Carter’s crimes and clear his name. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Betty, who is also fighting against Carter’s tyranny.

In a thrilling climax, Thornton and his allies confront Carter and his gang in a gunfight, with the fate of Red Bluff hanging in the balance. With his quick draw and expert marksmanship, Thornton emerges victorious and is finally able to clear his name and restore justice to the town.

The movie is a classic Western tale of good versus evil, with plenty of action, suspense, and romance to keep audiences entertained. Tim McCoy delivers a strong performance as the heroic bandit, while the supporting cast adds depth and humor to the story.

Directors:
George Melford

Writer:
Jack Natteford

Stars:
Hoot Gibson, Gloria Shea, Hooper Atchley

“Aces and Eights” is a Western movie released in 1936 directed by Sam Newfield and produced by Sigmund Neufeld. The movie stars Tim McCoy as Marshal Lightning Bill Carson, who tries to clear his name after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit.

The story takes place in the small town of Rawhide, where Carson has been appointed as the new marshal. Carson is a skilled gunman and a man of honor, who is respected by the townsfolk. However, things take a turn for the worse when a group of outlaws rob the local bank and frame Carson for the crime. The robbers are led by a mysterious figure known only as “The Doctor,” who is determined to keep Carson from clearing his name.

Carson is forced to go on the run, with a posse of lawmen hot on his trail. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Alice, who offers to help him clear his name. Together, they uncover a conspiracy involving the town’s leading citizens and “The Doctor,” who is revealed to be the mastermind behind the bank robbery.

In a thrilling climax, Carson confronts “The Doctor” and his gang in a gunfight, with the fate of Rawhide hanging in the balance. With the help of Alice and the town’s other brave citizens, Carson emerges victorious and is finally able to clear his name.

The movie is a classic Western tale of justice, honor, and bravery, with plenty of action and excitement to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Directors:
Sam Newfield

Writer:
George Arthur Durlam, Joseph O’Donnell

Stars:
Tim McCoy, Luana Walters, Rex Lease

“The Local Bad Man” is a western film from 1932, directed by Otto Brower and starring Wallace Beery, Dorothy Jordan, and Andy Devine.

The film follows the story of a notorious outlaw named “Trigger” Bill, played by Wallace Beery. Trigger Bill is a ruthless and violent criminal who has a reputation for being the most feared man in the region. He has a gang of bandits who help him in his criminal activities, and he is constantly on the run from the law.

One day, Trigger Bill meets a beautiful young woman named Myrtle, played by Dorothy Jordan. Myrtle is a schoolteacher who has come to the town to teach the local children. Trigger Bill is immediately taken by Myrtle’s beauty and charm, and he begins to court her.

As the two spend more time together, Trigger Bill begins to change. He starts to become more civilized and begins to question his life of crime. Myrtle encourages Trigger Bill to turn his life around and leave his criminal past behind.

However, Trigger Bill’s old gang members are not happy with his new lifestyle, and they begin to plot against him. They eventually turn on him, and Trigger Bill is forced to confront his old life in a violent showdown.

In the end, Trigger Bill is able to defeat his former gang members and start a new life with Myrtle. The film ends with the two of them riding off into the sunset together, leaving Trigger Bill’s past behind him.

Directors:
Otto Brower

Writer:
Peter B. Kyne, Philip Graham White

Stars:
Hoot Gibson, Sally Blane, Hooper Atchley