In Old Santa Fe

In Old Santa Fe

Year: 1934

Runtime: 64 mins

Language: English

Director: David Howard

CrimeComedyWesternRomance

A colorful, music‑filled western with a stunning backdrop. Chandler and Tracy arrive at a dude ranch as cowboy Kentucky appears. Tracy betrays Chandler, robs a stage, and Kentucky captures the outlaws. Tracy frames Kentucky for the driver’s murder, but Cactus frees him. Kentucky returns, Chandler shoots Tracy and Kentucky is arrested for a killing.

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Timeline & Setting – In Old Santa Fe (1934)

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Time period

Old West

The story unfolds in a Western frontier era, where cowboys, horses, and cattle drives shape daily life. Honor, reputation, and swiftly executed justice color interactions among ranchers, outlaws, and sheriffs. The mood mixes dusty streets, outdoor races, and tense confrontations typical of frontier towns.

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Set around a rugged dude ranch near Santa Fe, the film captures the open desert, canyons, and horse country of the Southwest. The prize horse Tarzan and Ken's team race through a canyon course, with the ranch serving as the social hub for gamblers, ranch hands, and outlaws. The setting blends frontier town atmosphere with the expansive ranch lands that anchor the plot.

🌵 Western 🏜️ Frontier town 🐎 Ranch life

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Main Characters – In Old Santa Fe (1934)

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Kentucky Ken (Ken Maynard)

A confident yet principled cowboy who loves his horse Tarzan and stands up to threats. He chases down clues, refuses to surrender his prize horse, and pursues justice even when framed for crimes. His charm with Lila is matched by a stubborn commitment to truth.

🗺️ Hero 🐴 Cowboy

Cactus (George 'Gabby' Hayes)

Loyal sidekick to Ken, quick with humor and keen to detect foul play. He follows the trail of boot prints and masterminds schemes to prove Ken's innocence. His practical know-how helps keep the plan alive even in jail-time danger.

🤝 Sidekick 🧭 Sleuth

Tarzan

Ken's prize horse, injured by a saboteur's trip-wire and at the center of the racing plot. Tarzan's performance on the canyon course becomes a catalyst for Ken to uncover the truth and restore his reputation.

🐎 Horse 🏁 Racer

Lila Miller (Evalyn Knapp)

The ranch owner's daughter who shows affection toward Ken. She moves between romance and loyalty as she observes the blackmail and manipulations around her family. Lila's trust in Ken anchors the emotional arc of the story.

❤️ Romantic lead 🕊️ Loyal

Charlie Miller (H. B. Warner)

Lila's father and the ranch owner with a secret past. Though framed by his blackmailers, he is eventually pardoned, and his name is cleared. His insistence on innocence shapes the town's moral stance and Ken's path to vindication.

🛡️ Father figure 🗝️ Pardoned

Mr. Chandler / Monte Korber (Kenneth Thomson)

A schemer who aims to blackmail Charlie for a share of his gold mine and ranch profits. He doubles down with a plan to force Charlie's consent through manipulation and violence, and his real name is revealed in the end.

💰 Greed 🕵️‍♂️ Mastermind

Tracy (Wheeler Oakman)

A rival outlaw who betrays Chandler and steals the ranch's gold shipment. He is the catalyst for many of the movie's pivotal moments, and his boot prints become the key to solving the mystery.

⚔️ Villain 🧭 Trail clues

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Major Themes – In Old Santa Fe (1934)

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⚖️ Justice

The plot centers on clearing a tainted reputation: Charlie Miller's past crime and his pardon are revealed to redefine what is just. Ken fights to prove his innocence and expose the real saboteur, showing that the truth can triumph over blackmail and deceit. The sheriff's revelation emphasizes due process and community judgment.

🤝 Loyalty

Ken and his loyal companion Cactus work together to uncover the saboteur and defend the ranch. Their alliance helps them outmaneuver schemers and protect Lila. The duo's trust in each other showcases friendship as a backbone of frontier resilience.

💰 Greed

Blackmail, robbery, and stolen gold fuel the antagonists' schemes, driving the tension throughout the race and the ranch. The pursuit of wealth corrupts trust and drives the plot toward dramatic confrontations. Yet the story ultimately ties greed to downfall, exposing the true cost of deception.

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