Way of the West (1934) Director: Robert N. Bradbury Studio: Monogram Pictures Starring: Wally Wales, Joan Scott, Frank McGlynn Jr., Myrla Bratton, Charles K. French, Blackie Whiteford Release Date: August 1, 1934 Runtime: 57 minutes Format: Black-and-white, sound Country: United States Language: English Genres: Western Summary: When rancher John Bishop is framed for a crime he didn’t commit, cowboy Ted Radcliffe rides into town determined to uncover the truth. Along the way, he defends Bishop’s daughter, clashes with outlaws, and struggles to bring law and order back to the frontier. Packed with fistfights, gunplay, and classic Western tropes, the story follows Radcliffe as he clears Bishop’s name and restores justice. Background: Way of the West is one of Monogram Pictures’ early B-Westerns, directed by Robert N. Bradbury, who was well known for his efficient and fast-paced Western productions in the 1930s. Like many of the studio’s films, it was produced on a low budget but appealed to audiences with straightforward action and a clear moral storyline. Bradbury, who often worked with stars like John Wayne and Bob Steele, brought the same formula here with lesser-known Western actor Wally Wales (also known as Hal Taliaferro). Trivia: Lead actor Wally Wales had begun his career as a silent cowboy star before transitioning into sound films. Robert N. Bradbury was also the father of Bob Steele, one of the era’s best-known cowboy actors. The movie is now considered a B-Western rarity and is less widely circulated compared to Bradbury’s collaborations with John Wayne. Typical of Monogram’s style, the film was shot quickly and economically, intended for the lower half of double features. Hashtags: #WayOfTheWest #RobertNBradbury #MonogramPictures #BWEstern #ClassicWestern #1930sCinema Do you want me to keep making these for all the lesser-known 1930s/40s Westerns so you have a uniform collection? ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check