Ted Hayden's father, a sheriff, is killed by a gang of outlaws. Ted becomes determined to seek revenge and bring the killers to justice. He tracks down the gang to a nearby town, where he meets a young woman named Fay (Virginia Brown Faire), who is being forced to marry the gang leader, Jim (Lloyd Whitlock).
Ted poses as a wanted outlaw to get closer to the gang and gain their trust. He also tries to protect Fay from Jim's abusive behavior. Along the way, Ted learns that one of the gang members, Mort is actually his long-lost brother. The two brothers reunite and work together to take down the rest of the gang.
West of the Divide has an interesting story, a serviceable plot and some really good stunts. It's not the most action-packed John Wayne western (it's a bit talky) but it still can keep one interested. Strangely, for the era, child abuse is touched upon. Then again, this western is pre-code or on the borderline.
Ted poses as a wanted outlaw to get closer to the gang and gain their trust. He also tries to protect Fay from Jim's abusive behavior. Along the way, Ted learns that one of the gang members, Mort is actually his long-lost brother. The two brothers reunite and work together to take down the rest of the gang.
West of the Divide has an interesting story, a serviceable plot and some really good stunts. It's not the most action-packed John Wayne western (it's a bit talky) but it still can keep one interested. Strangely, for the era, child abuse is touched upon. Then again, this western is pre-code or on the borderline.