Johnny Mack Brown stars in the 1936 Western film, Valley of the Lawless. Brown plays the role of Steve Jordan, a cowboy who works for a government agency and is tasked with taking down a notorious gang of outlaws in the Valley of the Lawless. The film opens with Steve infiltrating the gang disguised as a wanted criminal. He is soon discovered by the gang leader, Ace Pringle (played by Robert Warwick), but manages to convince him that he is a wanted man named Kansas Jones. Steve is then initiated into the gang and given a chance to prove himself.
As the story progresses, Steve gets closer to the gang members but finds himself conflicted when he meets and falls in love with the gang leader's daughter, Molly (played by Joyce Compton). Molly is unaware of Steve's true identity, and Steve struggles to balance his duty to his agency with his feelings for Molly.
The tension in the Valley of the Lawless reaches a crescendo as Ace Pringle leads his gang on a dangerous mission to rob a train. Steve must decide where his loyalties lie and ultimately work to bring down the gang and restore peace to the valley.
Along the way, Steve enlists the help of an old friend and fellow cowboy named Rusty (played by George 'Gabby' Hayes). Together, they navigate the treacherous terrain of the valley and work tirelessly to ensure justice is served.
Valley of the Lawless is a classic Western film that explores themes of loyalty, duty, and love. The film features stunning landscapes, thrilling action sequences, and a talented cast led by Johnny Mack Brown. Fans of the Western genre will undoubtedly find this film to be an exciting and memorable addition to their collection.
Valley of the Lawless is a 2007 western with a runtime of 59 minutes.
It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.9.
