The Lucky Texan 1934 Western with John Wayne

The Lucky Texan is a 1934 American Lonestar Films B-movie Western film featuring John Wayne (five years before his breakthrough appearance in Stagecoach), Barbara Sheldon, Gabby Hayes, and the legendary stuntman and actor Yakima Canutt. It was written and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. It also contains a rare (perhaps unique) appearance by "Gabby" Hayes without a beard and in drag.

The script's original working title was Gold Strike River, and the film was years later released in a colorized version on home video under that title.

The plot concerns Wayne finding gold and making the mistake of trusting the local assayer.

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