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Prairie Roundup

  • 1951
  • TMDB 8.0/10
  • 55m

In Prairie Roundup, Fred F. Sears' direction brings a welcome jolt of vitality to Columbia's aging "Durango Kid" western series. Once again, Charles Starrett stars as Steve Carson, a lawman who is forced to assume the identity of masked do-gooder Durango. Framed for murder, Carson escapes to locate the real killer. It turns out that he was set up by cattle baron Buck Prescott, who eliminates competition by stealing livestock from other ranchers.

Overview

In Prairie Roundup, Fred F. Sears' direction brings a welcome jolt of vitality to Columbia's aging "Durango Kid" western series. Once again, Charles Starrett stars as Steve Carson, a lawman who is forced to assume the identity of masked do-gooder Durango. Framed for murder, Carson escapes to locate the real killer. It turns out that he was set up by cattle baron Buck Prescott, who eliminates competition by stealing livestock from other ranchers.

Cast

  • Charles StarrettSteve Carson / The Durango Kid
  • Mary CastleToni Eaton
  • Frank FentonBuck Prescott
  • Smiley BurnetteSmiley Burnette
  • Lane ChandlerRed Dawson (uncredited)
  • Don C. HarveyHawk Edwards (uncredited)

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