Paramount's "The Light of Western Stars" is based on a Zane Grey novel, and with it's writing and characters, cuts a notch above the average "B" Western of the era. Victor Jory stars as Gene Stewart, and opens the story by betting Sheriff Tom Hawes (Tom Tyler) that he'll marry the first girl who arrives in town. Boston socialite Madeline Hammond (the striking Jo Ann Sayers) turns out to be the sister of Stewart's best friend Al, portrayed by Russell Hayden. Learning this, all bets are off!
Tom Tyler cuts an imposing figure on screen as the sheriff, but is cast alongside the villainous Nat Hayworth (Morris Ankrum). Together, they form a gunrunning alliance across the border into Mexico. In an unlikely final showdown, Stewart's loyal friend Poco (Noah Beery Jr.) guns it out with the sheriff and his henchman Sneed (Earl Askam).
There's a great cast of supporting players here, including Eddie Dean, Ruth Rogers, and although you don't get to see his face much, future star Alan Ladd. For Zane Grey fans, I also recommend the following films based on his novels - "Heritage of the Desert" with Randolph Scott in his first starring role, "Drift Fence" with Buster Crabbe, and "Fighting Caravans" featuring Gary Cooper.
Tom Tyler cuts an imposing figure on screen as the sheriff, but is cast alongside the villainous Nat Hayworth (Morris Ankrum). Together, they form a gunrunning alliance across the border into Mexico. In an unlikely final showdown, Stewart's loyal friend Poco (Noah Beery Jr.) guns it out with the sheriff and his henchman Sneed (Earl Askam).
There's a great cast of supporting players here, including Eddie Dean, Ruth Rogers, and although you don't get to see his face much, future star Alan Ladd. For Zane Grey fans, I also recommend the following films based on his novels - "Heritage of the Desert" with Randolph Scott in his first starring role, "Drift Fence" with Buster Crabbe, and "Fighting Caravans" featuring Gary Cooper.