Return of the Frontiersman

Return of the Frontiersman

Year: 1950

Runtime: 74 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard L. Bare

Western

One gun to fight with … one girl to fight for … A sheriff’s son is falsely accused of murder, and a friend determines to clear his name and find the real killer.

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1

Law and Order Restored in Laramie

Wyoming's territorial law and order is reestablished by a group called 'The Frontiersman,' leading to a peaceful environment in the town of Laramie. Sheriff Sam Barrett assumes control, maintaining peace and stability in the community. Life proceeds normally until a violent incident occurs in the saloon.

Laramie
2

Gambling Quarrel Turns Violent

A dispute over gambling in the saloon escalates into a fight involving Logan, the sheriff's son, and rancher Kearney. Kearney is wounded by Logan's gunfire during the altercation. Newspaper editor Larrabee witnesses the incident and reports it to Sheriff Barrett.

Laramie saloon
3

Logan and Kearney Detained

Sheriff Barrett arrests both Logan and Kearney, holding them in custody for 10 days. Kearney is angry, accusing the sheriff of favoritism toward his son and questioning the fairness of their detention.

Laramie jail
4

Fateful Encounter and Shooting

After release, Logan rides past Kearney's ranch, where gunfire erupts. A mysterious rider shoots Kearney, then escapes. Logan dismounts to help but finds that Kearney is already dead, raising suspicion among onlookers.

Kearney's ranch
5

Misunderstanding and Accusation

Ryan, one of Kearney’s ranch hands, spots Logan near the scene and incorrectly assumes Logan is the shooter. He reports this to Sheriff Barrett, prompting the sheriff to organize a posse to hunt for Logan.

Near Kearney's ranch
6

Logan Seeks Help and Is Recaught

Logan encounters Janie Martin, the doctor’s daughter, who believes in his innocence and helps him escape. However, she accidentally signals the posse, leading to Logan's capture and second imprisonment.

Laramie jail
7

Logan's Escape Plan

While in jail, Larabee secretly gives Logan a weapon, which he uses to break out. Logan’s daring escape underscores his desperation to prove his innocence and uncover the real culprit.

Laramie jail
8

Bank Robbery and Confusion

The town’s bank is robbed, and the banker is shot by a man dressed exactly like Logan, who then rides off on a pinto. Janie notices a similar figure on a pinto, casting doubt on Logan’s guilt.

Laramie bank
9

Sheriff Discovers the Truth

Sheriff Barrett investigates and uncovers that the bank robber and the killing were orchestrated by Larrabee, the newspaper editor, aiming to frame Logan for his own crimes. The real criminal is finally revealed.

Laramie
10

Father and Son Save the Day

Logan teams up with his father, Sheriff Barrett, to confront and stop Larrabee. Together, they manage to save the town from further criminal acts, restoring peace and justice once again.

Laramie

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