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The Last of the Fast Guns (1958)
Exceptional hero, plot, draw. End could be better
Classic, archetypal hero. Plot twist at the end, which some anticipate and some don't. One of the fastest draws shown in any film. Ending a bit disappointing, as final confrontation is short and not settled with firearms. For fans of the genre, a must-see.
Firebrands of Arizona (1944)
Frog's evil twin
Republic's self-satire. An unusual western, played tongue-in-cheek by the Republic repertory players and apparently released without fanfare. Smiley plays a dual role, Frog and a totally evil bank robber. At the end, there is a fist fight between Sunset and Smiley's double. All this may have been missed by the kids, but as an adult who grew up on westerns, it's one of my top 10.
The Bold Caballero (1936)
Better than Banderas
Well received in it's time and holds up well today. Plot and dialog are notable, and the Heather Angel character is powerful decades before feminism. Skip Banderas. Watch this one.