Ride a Crooked Trail

Year: 1958

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Director: Jesse Hibbs

RomanceWestern

After robbing a bank, Murphy takes the identity of the U.S. Marshal after him and ends up in a hostile town governed by Judge Matthau. Compelled to serve as Marshal, he meets his ex‑lover Scala, who pretends to be his wife to shield the judge’s orphan ward. The ruse grants them a home and reputation, while Scala struggles between loyalty to her outlaw boyfriend and growing affection for Murphy.

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