Honor of the Range

Honor of the Range

See Whirlwind Ken Maynard in a dual role...as the fighting cowboy sheriff, and as the sheriff's double-dealing brother!

NR 1934 · 61 min · ★ 6.3 · Crime, Drama, Romance, Western

After Sheriff Ken puts money in the safe, his brother Clem gives Rawhide the combination. With the money gone the disgruntled townsmen make Boots Sheriff and lock up Ken. Clem, now a prisoner of Rawhide, has a change of heart and sends Ken a message with the outlaw's location. Ken escapes by impersonating the saloon entertainer and rides for the hangout.

Directed by Alan James · Written by Nate Gatzert

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