Will Parker has been destroyed by a local politician and now must steal to feed his family. He steals a steer from the Three Mesquiteers.Will Parker has been destroyed by a local politician and now must steal to feed his family. He steals a steer from the Three Mesquiteers.Will Parker has been destroyed by a local politician and now must steal to feed his family. He steals a steer from the Three Mesquiteers.
- Will Parker
- (as Donald Barry)
- Irene Parker
- (as Adele Pearce)
- Joe Balsinger
- (as Leroy Mason)
- Henchman
- (uncredited)
- Rancher at Hearing
- (uncredited)
- Bank Teller
- (uncredited)
- Sen. Roberts
- (uncredited)
- Shorty - Cowhand
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLoosely based on the true story of Earl Durand, who was the subject of one of the largest manhunts in history, in late1930s Wyoming.
- Quotes
Rusty Joslin: Well, this is a fine way to treat a couple of friendly strangers.
Will Parker: Friendly? How do I know you're friendly?
Tucson Smith: You'll have to take our word for it.
Will Parker: Don't give me that. I'll take the wind's word that's it going to rain and I'll take the sun's word that's it's going to be clear, but I've learned never to take a man's word for anything!
- ConnectionsFollowed by New Frontier (1939)
"Wyoming Outlaw" is one of the strangest Mesquiteer films I have seen, if not the strangest. This is because the trio seem more like observers of the action instead of doing what they usually do...solve folks' problems. It also has an incredibly downbeat message...one that must have annoyed audiences, though I appreciated it because all too often the films had nice, happy....and dull endings!
This story finds a senator taking advantage of the folks in his district. Unless people 'voluntarily' contribute to his re-election fund, they suddenly find themselves without jobs or at his henchmen's mercy. The Parker family tries to stand up to these mobsters and the Mesquiteers stand with them.
This film is interesting for some of the actors appearing in the film. Aside from the Mesquiteers (Wayne, Ray Corrigan and Raymond Hatton), 'Red' Barry, Charles Middleton and Elmo Lincoln provide support. Barry was famous for starring in the Red Ryder series, Middleton was 'Ming the Merciless' in the Buck Rogers serial and Lincoln was the screen's first Tarzan, back in 1918.
Overall, a very good installment simply because it isn't all neatly tied up at the end and good doesn't completely triumph over evil.
- planktonrules
- Jan 28, 2021
Details
- Runtime56 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1