Land of the Open Range explained

Land of the Open Range
Director:	Edward Killy
Producer:	Bert Gilroy
Starring:	Tim Holt
Cinematography:	Harry J. Wild
Studio:	RKO Radio Pictures
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Budget:	$49,000^[1]

Land of the Open Range is a 1942 Western film. It uses out takes from Cimarron (1931).^[1]

Plot

Luke Archer's will stipulates that his huge land holding will be open for filing, but only to ex-convicts who served at least two years in prison. This brings a large criminal element to town but the real crooks are Archer's Lawyer Carse and his henchmen. Dave and his deputies are aided by ex-safecracker Pinky who uses his skills to learn of Carse's plan.^[2]

Production

It was based on a magazine article "Homesteads of Hate".^[3]

Filming started August 1941.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, The RKO Story. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p170.
2. Written by Maurice VanAuken
3. News: Sam Wood to Direct 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' -- Four Films to Arrive in City This Week. DOUGLAS W. CHURCHILL. June 9, 1941. New York Times. 24.
4. News: Robert Preston Will Play the Lead in 'Air Raid' -- Four New Films to Arrive Here This Week. Aug 4, 1941. New York Times. 16.