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Western Wednesdays: Lightning Bill (1934)

SYNOPSIS:
Ranchowner Ross is murdered by Lefty Landis [Bud Osborne] and his gang. Months later, Ross’ brother Tom [Bill McCall] takes over the ranch and, along with his feisty daughter Sally [Alma Rayford], they still have to contend with the brutish Landis and his gang.

In steps Buffalo Bill Jr [Jay Wilsey] and his starving sidekick partner Barney [Nelson McDowell] who work the ranch in exchange for room and board. Sally isn’t entirely trusting of Bill at first, but gradually grows to like him.
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