Tex Ritter in Gangsters of the Frontier DVD w/ Texas Rangers

Singing cowboy sensation Tex Ritter is winsome and strapping as ever in Gangsters of the Frontier. Since the film was made in 1944, it was intended to function as a World War II morale booster as well as an Old West adventure. This provides all sorts of nifty parallels to watch out for: like women being deputized in the spirit of women contributing to the war effort, as well as Ritter’s inspirational speeches about freedom. Gangsters of the Frontier has a lot going for it: a great cast, beautiful songs, and political underpinnings. But additionally, it doesn’t fail as a explosive shoot ‘em up good time.