The Return of Wildfire (1948)
In this above-average western, a villainous land grabber attempts to force horse ranchers to sell their ranches so he can become king of the horse market. One stubborn rancher refuses to relent and his killed. His two surviving sisters then continue the fight. They are soon assisted by a passing drifter who ends up falling for one of them. In the end a gunfight between the good and bad guys ensues.
Directors:
Ray Taylor, Paul Landres.
Writers:
Betty Burbridge, Carl K. Hittleman.
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Richard Arlen as Dobe Williams |
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Patricia Morison as Pat Marlowe |
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Mary Beth Hughes as Judy Marlowe |
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James Millican as Frank Keller |
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Reed Hadley as Marty Quinn |
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Chris-Pin Martin as Pancho |
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Stanley Andrews as Pop Marlowe |
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Mike Ragan as Dirk |
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Highland Dale as Wildfire - the Horse |
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Edmund Cobb as Ranch Hand (uncredited) |
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Ray Jones as Ranch Hand (uncredited) |
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Troy Melton as Ranch Hand (uncredited) |
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Albert Glasser as Guitar Player (uncredited) |
| Directing | Ray Taylor | Director |
| Writing | Betty Burbridge | Screenplay |
| Directing | Paul Landres | Director |
| Writing | Carl K. Hittleman | Screenplay |