The Lone Hand (1953) DVD-R

Starring Joel McCrea, Barbara Hale, Alex Nicol, Charles Drake, Jimmy Hunt, James Arness
Directed by George Sherman

Print: color
Runtime: 80 min.
Genre: western
Print quality: A

 

Lone Hand benefits immensely from the genuine Colorado locations seen throughout.
Zachary Hallock (Joel McCrea) and his son Joshua (Jimmy Hunt) set up farming in a frontier
community plagued by outlaws. Vigilantes want to form a united front against the villains,
but Hallock refuses to join, even after witnessing the murder of a Pinkerton detective.
Instead, Hallock covertly joins the outlaws, causing anguish not only for his son but also for
his new bride Sarah Jane Skaggs (Barbara Hale). The reason behind Hallock's apparently
scurrilous behavior are revealed at very the end. Appearing in support in Lone Hand is
future "Gunsmoke" star Jim Arness as a charming desperado.