Border Legion is a thrilling Western movie released in 1940. Directed by Joseph Kane, the film stars Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Carol Hughes, and Joe Sawyer. The plot revolves around an undercover United States Secret Service agent named Jack Macklin (played by Roy Rogers) and his mission to infiltrate a notorious gang of outlaws called the Border Legion.
The movie begins with Jack Macklin, a young and handsome Secret Service agent, being assigned to bring down the Border Legion gang by gathering enough evidence to put them behind bars. To do this, he takes on a false identity and poses as a wandering cowhand, joining the gang as they terrorize the Arizona Territory.
As he gains the trust of the gang's leader, Lash Whitcomb (played by Joe Sawyer), Jack finds himself becoming increasingly close to their beautiful saloon singer, Judy (played by Carol Hughes). However, this puts both him and Judy in tremendous danger, as Lash has a brutal hold on both his men and his women.
As Jack juggles his mission and his growing feelings for Judy, he finds that he is not the only one with secrets in the group. Gabby (played by George 'Gabby' Hayes), an old-timer and former outlaw, is also undercover and has been working with the Secret Service long before Jack arrived.
Together, Jack and Gabby work to gather the evidence needed to convict the Border Legion gang. But things get complicated when Lash becomes suspicious of Jack's motives and Gabby's true identity is exposed. It's a race against time as Jack and Gabby fight off the dangerous gang in a thrilling showdown to bring justice to the people of the Arizona Territory.
Border Legion is a classic Western movie that showcases the talents of Roy Rogers, one of the greatest cowboy stars of all time. His charming personality, impressive horsemanship, and phenomenal singing voice make for an unforgettable performance. George 'Gabby' Hayes also delivers a standout performance as the grizzled old man with a tough exterior and a heart of gold.
With its action-packed storyline, compelling characters, and stunning scenery, Border Legion is a timeless classic that still holds up over 80 years later. It's a must-watch for fans of classic Westerns and anyone who loves a good story of justice triumphing over evil.
Border Legion is a 1940 action movie with a runtime of 53 minutes.
It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.1.