"Last of the Warrens" is a swiftly moving film with no sidetracks and provides opportunities for the players to actually show off some acting skills. Bob Steele, of course, is an accomplished performer, but he is supported well by expressive and gorgeous Margaret Marquis (with whom Steele shares some surprisingly sumptuous kisses), dastardly Charles King (check out King's detailed approach to his craft when he writes out the letter at the table with one of his henchmen), and Horace Murphy, among others. Why, we even have the pleasure of Lafayette McKee's company as the sheriff (although McKee wasn't exactly an actor prone to displaying fluidity, he had a rustic presence that was always welcome in westerns).
That the story is predicated on a feud between families is really of no particular consequence in the details and telling of the story. There are a few plot expediencies that are curious, including the one where King was so tired that he just had to take a nap--talk about curious-- I don't remember such a blatantly odd contrivance in a film in a long time. But it was one way to make the wrap-up possible! And one can also wonder about King's sloppy approach in dealing dirt with Steele's dad. There are others, too, but they are all part of the fun.
Be advised that prints available range from poor to very good, so try to settle on a good one. In summary, then, this is a fun little B-effort and fans of the genre' and of Steele and the stock company will eat it up with relish!
That the story is predicated on a feud between families is really of no particular consequence in the details and telling of the story. There are a few plot expediencies that are curious, including the one where King was so tired that he just had to take a nap--talk about curious-- I don't remember such a blatantly odd contrivance in a film in a long time. But it was one way to make the wrap-up possible! And one can also wonder about King's sloppy approach in dealing dirt with Steele's dad. There are others, too, but they are all part of the fun.
Be advised that prints available range from poor to very good, so try to settle on a good one. In summary, then, this is a fun little B-effort and fans of the genre' and of Steele and the stock company will eat it up with relish!