Death Valley Manhunt Explained

Death Valley Manhunt
Director:John English
Screenplay:Norman S. Hall
Anthony Coldeway
Story:Fred Myton
Edward J. White
Producer:Edward J. White
Starring:Wild Bill Elliott
George "Gabby" Hayes
Anne Jeffreys
Weldon Heyburn
Herbert Heyes
Davison Clark
Cinematography:Ernest Miller
Editing:Harry Keller
Music:Mort Glickman
Studio:Republic Pictures
Distributor:Republic Pictures
Runtime:55 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Death Valley Manhunt is a 1943 American Western film directed by John English and written by Norman S. Hall and Anthony Coldeway. The film stars Wild Bill Elliott, George "Gabby" Hayes, Anne Jeffreys, Weldon Heyburn, Herbert Heyes and Davison Clark. The film was released on November 24, 1943, by Republic Pictures.[1] [2] [3]

Plot

Marshall Wild Bill Elliot pursues a retirement of ranching after enjoying a successful career. Elliot's friend, Gabby Hayes tries to get him to go to Death Valley, where Hayes owns land used for oil drilling. Elliot declines the offer but Hayes travels to the area with his dog, Teabone. Whilst in the nearby town, Hayes speaks with his friend and fellow oil driller Tex Benson, who warns him not to come into contact with a certain Richard Quinn, the field manager of another oil extraction company who has secret attempts to sabotage smaller oil companies.

Following an attack on his well by Quinn's henchmen, Benson proceeds to steal equipment from Quinn's own well. Quinn then takes Benson to court where Judge Jim Hobart (who reluctantly works for Quinn) issues an arrest warrant for Benson. Marshall Hugh Ward is sent to arrest Benson, but ends up being killed accidentally. Quinn claims the death was a murder by Benson and has him imprisoned by Hobart.[4]

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Death Valley Manhunt (1943) - Overview . TCM.com . 2015-11-10.
  2. Web site: Hal Erickson . Death Valley Manhunt (1943) - John English . AllMovie . 2018-12-28.
  3. Web site: Death Valley Manhunt . Afi.com . 2015-11-10.
  4. Web site: Death Valley Manhunt . Afi.com . 2019-04-30.