Desert Trail, The (1935)

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How many?

Three.

Just a minute!

You're terrible.

If you try any of those

phoney tricks

around snakegulch

they'll run you out

quicker than they did

in the last place.

I didn't get US run out

of the last place.

It was your fault.

If you hadn't got mixed up

with that dance hall girl

we'd of still been there.

I got mixed up

with her?

You forget,

my boy,

that it was you

with the young lady

when the vigilantes

asked US to leave town.

Then we oughta

stay away from 'em.

But chasin' after

every good lookin' dame

you see ain't gonna

get you anyplace.

Time we cut it out

and try to make something

of ourselves.

That's the first

sensible thing

you ever said.

The thing for you to do

is to ignore them.

But how can I?

Ever since I've been able

to tip my hat,

women have had a weakness

for me.

Well, don't tip your hat.

Don't even talk to them.

Say, that's an idea.

It's talk that always

gets you into trouble

with a woman.

They always think

you mean more than you say.

Why, all you gotta do

is say good morning,

and they think

you want to get hitched.

From now on,

I'm deaf and dumb

to all them.

Now you're talkin'.

That's a great idea!

You'll save me

a lot of trouble

if you really mean it.

Absolutely.

Whoa!

Anything for

rattlesnake gulch?

Yep, a passenger

and some mail.

Oh, boy,

take a look at that!

I gotta do somethin'

about that!

I thought you said

you were deaf and dumb

to all of 'em!

That's the trouble

with you, Kansas,

you haven't

any will power!

What do ya mean

no will power?

When I say a thing,

I mean it!

But you just said

you were deaf and dumb

as far as women

were concerned.

That's right.

And it still holds good.

Good.

Will you allow me?

Definitely.

Thank you.

Carry on!

I'm John Scott.

Headin' for the rodeo

at rattlesnake gulch.

( Spanish accent )

Oh, how do you do?

I am juanita hibero.

My home is there.

Oh, well that's great!

Maybe I'll be able

to see a lot of you

while I'm there.

Are you a rodeo star?

Well not exactly,

although I did

pick up some money

at the Cheyenne

and Pendleton shows

this year.

Your friend here,

is he a rodeo star?

Him? A rodeo star?

I should say not.

That's Kansas Charlie.

He's my, um...

He's my ward.

He's a poor,

deaf and dumb guy.

I just carry him along

to take care

of my saddles

and stuff.

Oh, that is too bad.

How did it happen?

Why, uh, he was scalped

by Indians

when he was a baby.

He never regained

his power and speech.

Wait'll he takes

his hat off.

He's bald as a goat.

See the poor fella's

tryin' to talk.

But that's the best

he can do.

Well, woman or no woman,

I'm not gonna sit here

and let you insult me

like that!

I am not bald headed!

It's only a high forehead.

See...

Well, well,

it's a positive miracle!

They always told me

that a sudden shock

would restore his speech.

But I didn't think

he'd turn out

to be half-witted!

Now, that's

the first forehead

I ever saw

that ran clear

to the back

of the neck.

Why, you...!!

Ow, oh!

Careful Kansas!

There's

a lady present.

You see, miss,

he's practically

a nitwit.

Nitwit!

Say, I got more brains

than this fella

will ever have!

Now, what you need

is a man to protect you.

Somebody that's going

to get ahead in the world.

Ah, you've got

too much class

for these

small town fellas.

You need a man

that's been around --

oh, thanks, Kansas,

for the build-up.

I think you're putting it

a little strong.

I'd rather the young lady

found out a few things

for herself.

I wasn't talking about you!

I was referring to myself!

Modest, isn't he?

A regular shrinking Violet.

So, if you are

all these things,

you must be

very rich...

Oh, yes, yes,

fairly rolling in wealth.

Eh, most of the time.

Of course, I don't

carry it with me

while I'm traveling.

But there's plenty

of money waiting for me

at the rattlesnake gulch casino.

Now, if you want

to play a sure thing,

juanita,

stay away from this guy,

and make a bet on me.

You'll wear diamonds.

Oh, that would be

very nice...

I should say

it would.

Oh, this is my house.

This is where I get off.

I will see both of you

while you are here?

I'll say you will!

I'll say you will!

Giddyup!

( Crowd cheering )

Announcer:

John Scott up next!

Coming!

All right. Go on.

Be a sap.

When that horse

gets through with you

and you're layin'

in a hospital bed

tonight,

I'll be out

with juanita.

Well, you may be out,

Kansas,

but not with juanita.

I think you better stick

to your gambling.

When I come out

of here a hero

of this rodeo with all

that prize money,

you won't stand

a chance!

( Crowd cheering )

Bettin' two.

I'll call it.

I'll stay.

I'm in.

Hello, boys.

All:

Hello, Kansas.

Hey, what's

the matter, boys?

Why all the penny ante?

You'd be playing them

close to your chest too,

if you got mixed up

in this chiselin'

rodeo outfit.

I had to settle for

twenty-five cents

on the dollar,

my award money.

That's right.

I got $82.50

for the $350.00

I had comin'.

And those boys out there

in that bulldoggin' contest

will be lucky

if they get anything.

Oh, is that so?

I'll be back

in a minute, boys.

( Crowd noise )

So they cleaned you

out already,

and you're comin' back

to me for money.

Now, wait a minute.

Ah, well you don't

get it.

I need all my dough

for that date

with juanita tonight.

Now, this is serious.

I'm not cleaned,

but you are.

Some of the boys

were tellin' me

they're paying off

the prize money

two bits on the dollar.

And some of the guys

that come in late

ain't gonna' get any.

That means you, pal.

Oh, is that so?

We'll just see

about that right now.

What's the matter,

getting cold feet?

With all that money

waiting in the till...

No, I'm all right.

We'll wait till they

come out.

I got $900.00

in prize money comin',

Farnsworth.

I'll collect it

right now.

I ain't denying the money's

due to you Scott,

but this show is breaking

mighty tough for US.

It ain't payin' out

like we expected,

so we're giving the boys

twenty-five cents

on the dollar.

Not me you aren't.

You'll make it

a hundred percent.

Nine hundred dollars?

I should say not!

I'll give you $250

and not a cent more.

It's $900 Farnsworth,

no less.

Now, don't try

to get tough with me,

Scott!

I'm stretchin' it

to even give you $250.

You'd better take it,

or you'll have to go

without a cent.

It's still $900.

Kansas, count $900

out of that money

in the safe,

and we'll get out

of here.

Don't come out

'til you hear

our horses leave!

Get away

from that phone!

Get behind the counter

and shell out those receipts!

Come on! Give me

that money!

( Bang! )

That sounded like

it was rodeo's office!

Come on, fellas!

You keep your mouth shut

and let me do the talking!

Oh! The safe's open!

Yeah!

Farnsworth!

He's been shot!

What happened?

Believe me.

I saw Scott

and Kansas Charlie,

the gambler,

coming out the office

right after shots

were fired!

They must be the ones

who did it!

Yeah!

You take a look over

at the gambling casino,

and I'll have

the boys get mounted!

C'mon, boys.

What are you gettin'

all slicked up for?

I got a date

with juanita.

Too bad you ain't

gonna be able

to keep it!

Yeah, who says I ain't?

I do.

Ah...do you think

she'd have anything to do

with a sheep herder

like you?

With a man of the world

like me to be had?

Just the same, you aren't

going to keep that date.

Hey, who's gonna stop me?

I am!

Why you --

ooh!

Ow! h* h*!

They ain't over

at the casino, sheriff!

All right, boys!

Let's go down

to the shack!

As I said before,

it's too bad

you can't keep

that date tonight.

Why, you!!

But I'll give her

a little chubby

for you, Kansas.

Well...

Here's one of 'em

already tied up for US.

But I tell ya,

sheriff,

I didn't do it!

I'd make mine too easy

at the gambling table

without going in

for m*rder.

Well, that's what you say.

Maybe we can try him

this afternoon

and hang him right away

and save the county

the expense

of feeding him.

Sheriff, you can do

one thing for me,

will ya?

What's that?

Take my bank roll

and my watch

and give 'em to juanita.

Well, I reckon

we can do that

all right.

Put him on a horse, boys.

Just a minute, sheriff!

Drop those g*ns!

Now, throw down

that roll and watch.

Now, just start out

and keep goin'.

Gettin' scared?

You don't think

I'd tell the sheriff

that you was the one

that done the sh**ting.

We're pals. We got

to stick together,

kid, huh?

Fact is, I'm going

right along with you

when you go

to poker city tonight.

Listen, Pete.

I'm only goin' over there

to lay low for awhile

at my sister's place.

Well, I'm going

right along.

Don't you think I know

that some of the

greatest shipments of gold

go out on that

poker city stage?

I'm not interested

in that.

Well, you're gonna be

if you want me

to keep my mouth shut!

I'll meet you

at my shack tonight.

Gonna say good-bye

to my lady friend.

You know, Pete,

I think you are

the sweetest man

in all the world.

Yeah?

( Gasp )

It is John Scott.

He would not like

to find you here!

Get in the closet!

Pronto!

( Knocking )

Oh, señor,

como estas.

Hello, juanita.

Say, whose horse

is that out there?

Oh, it is mine.

A friend just

gave him to me.

Oh...

Well, I've got something

better than that

for you, baby.

Just feast your eyes

on this.

Oh, it is beautiful!

It's wonderful!

But I cannot take it.

No?

No.

All right.

I'll keep it then.

John, why haven't you

come around to see me?

I miss you so much,

and I'm so lonesome

for you.

Oh, now, listen, baby,

you just get yourself

all dolled up,

and we'll go out

and buy you a real present.

You know, if you

coach me a little,

then I can take

the wash too.

John, you know I think

you're the sweetest boy

in all the world.

Ah, fine pal you are!

As soon as my hands

are tied,

you try

to steal my girl!

What's the matter,

Kansas,

didn't the rope

necktie fit?

You're a brave guy

as long as my hands

are tied!

Oh, yeah?

Say, what so you mean

by breakin' in

on a lady's privacy

like this?

Privacy?

Yes!

Untie his hands, juanita,

and I'll teach him

a few lessons in manners.

Why, you!!

Ow! Oh!

Ah!

Wait!

Your watch.

Yeah, and how 'bout

my bank roll?

Oh, I almost forgot

about it.

It's a good thing

you gave that back to me.

I might've

knocked you cold!

Oh, my poor Kansas.

Are you hurt?

Hurt?

I should say not.

Maybe I'd better

count it too.

Maybe I'd better

take charge of that roll.

You boys are not

and if either of you

have any doubt aboutonon

who's the best man here,

ask juanita.

Come on. Get in

that closet.

Get movin'!

Now you have the money,

you will take juanita

with you to poker city, no?

No...

Is right.

Did you hear

what he said?

He's headin'

for poker city.

Oh, you won't

leave juanita.

Ah, you sure made

a mess of things.

What do you mean

the mess I made

of things?

I was doin' all right

'til you came along.

Oh, is that so?

She was only

consolin' herself

with you.

Notice how she headed

straight for me

as soon

as she found out

I was a live.

That's what you think.

And it it hadn't

of been for you,

we wouldn't have lost

the money!

Oh, yeah!

And if you hadn't

come here,

he wouldn't

have got the money!

I oughta smack you

in the jaw for that!

Well, I'd like

to see you try it!

Thanks. I will!

Ow! Oh oh!

I wouldn't want

to steal you away

from them.

Adios.

( Yelling in Spanish )

Take that!

Oh, you big steer!

You ruin my clothes!

Get out both of you!

I don't want

to see you anymore!

Get out!

Oh, juanita!

No, I'll go

to poker city

with Pete!

I hate you!

Get out!

( Yelling in Spanish )

It's the sheriff.

Let's get out of here!

( g*nf*re )

Wait a minute, boys!

Looks like

they've given US

the slip.

Nope. No use

trailin' them

any further.

Let's go back

to juanita's

and question her.

Come on.

Whew!

Boy, I sure got US

out of that scrape,

didn't I, boy!

I'll say you did!

And now that you've

got US out of it,

I think we'd

better split up.

I'm goin' to poker city

and get that guy Pete

and my bank roll.

No use you headin'

for poker city.

I'll take care

of Pete myself.

But I'll travel

in style

on the stage.

Why, you sap,

they'll get ya for sure!

Who me?

Not the reverend Smith,

my boy...

They will never

question a doctor

of divinity.

( Chuckling )

Well, so long, Moses.

And I hope you get out

of the wilderness.

Ah, a noble defender

of the law.

Well, it's a nice

enterprising little city

you have here,

sheriff.

Yes, it is.

I don't believe

I got your name.

Oh, pardon me,

sheriff.

I'm the reverend Harry Smith

from rattlesnake gulch.

Oh, I'm pleased

to meet you,

parson Smith.

Plan on

stayin' here long?

Well, yes...

That is

if the climate

agrees with me.

You see, sheriff,

i, uh...

I had a little recent

throat trouble.

I have to be real careful

of my health.

Yes. I reckon a change

of climate is healthy

now and then.

What do you plan

to do here, parson?

Well, I kinda thought

that maybe i'd, uh...

Well, well. One of

my old congregation.

You remember me,

don't you, Jim?

I'm the reverend Smith.

Yeah,

how are ya,

parson?

Oh, I'm always

glad to see

one of my old friends.

Ah, looks like

we're gonna have

a new parson, boys.

Yeah.

Who's the dame?

Huh? Oh, yeah.

Anne, I want you

to meet our preacher

from rattlesnake gulch.

How do you do?

I'm pleased

to meet you,

Dr. Smith.

I'm so glad to know

that Jim associated

with good companions

during his stay

in rattlesnake gulch.

Oh, yes, yes.

Jim was a regular member

of my congregation.

As a matter of fact,

he was one

of my greatest contributors.

Oh, it's so nice

to know that.

You see, Jim and I

are orphans.

He's all the family

I have.

I'll keep an eye

on him, miss Anne.

The fact is,

I was hoping to get

some of the boys together

for a little

prayer meeting tonight.

And I would like to have

Jim attend some of the, uh...

Sessions.

How 'bout it, Jim?

Thanks, parson.

A lone g*nman

robbed the stage

this morning.

That's the fourth time

this month.

We gotta do somethin'

about it.

What's he look like?

I didn't get

a very good look

at him.

There's too many strangers

around these parts.

It's time we investigated

some of them.

There's one of 'em now.

Hey, you!

Me?

Yes, you.

What's your name?

John Jones.

There's gettin'

to be too many joneses

and smiths around here

to suit me.

You better come on

over to my office.

I want to ask you

a few questions.

Oh, now, wait

a minute, sheriff.

You can't put me

in jail yet!

I just got in town.

Now, don't try

to be funny.

Is this the fella

that held up the stage?

Well, I can't

rightly identify him.

You see, I didn't

get a very good look

at him.

Sure, sheriff,

you've got

the wrong man --

there's a fellow

that knows me.

Hey, son.

C'mere a minute.

You remember

John Jones,

don't you Jim?

Yes.

Oh, sure,

Jim's

an old friend

of mine

from rattlesnake gulch.

I just came over

to pay him a visit.

How are ya, Jim?

Well,

be seeing you,

sheriff.

Sure is good

to see you again,

Jim.

You kinda took me

by surprise.

I didn't expect

to see you here.

I gotta be goin'.

I'll see ya later,

Scott.

Anne, I won't be home

until late.

That's all right, Jim.

Mr. Smith

will see me home.

All right.

Thanks a lot, miss,

but the name is Jones.

I said Smith.

If you pardon me,

I'm going to lock up,

Mr. Jones.

I'm waiting

for Mr. Smith.

In that case,

I guess we'll both

wait for him.

Well, you

needn't trouble.

Oh, it's no trouble.

I don't have

anything else to do.

Couldn't you find

some other place

to do it?

Well, I could, but...

You wouldn't be there.

Is there anything

you want?

Sure...

What's in those bottles?

Nerve tonic,

but you

don't need any.

No, but my horse does.

He's all run down.

I think

I'll take one.

Is there anything else?

Well, let me see now...

Well, well, well,

just what I've

been looking for.

Do you think

they'll fit?

Well, I'm sure

I don't know!

Well, I guess

there's only one way

to find out.

I hope that's all.

Come to think

about it, uh...

I think I'll take

another bottle

of that nerve tonic.

My horse is

pretty well run down.

Shall we dance?

I'm so glad

to see you,

parson Smith.

Well, I'm right

on time.

You couldn't have come

any too soon to suit me.

Well, if I thought

it meant that much

to you,

I could've been here

long before this.

Well, well, well...

So this is

the parson Smith.

Jones is my name,

doctor,

how do you do?

Haven't I seen you

someplace before?

It was at a party.

A farewell party?

You were going away.

But come now, doctor,

what can we do for you?

I have it...

How about a necktie?

It would look

very becoming

with that outfit.

Will you stop

this nonsense

so we can pick

these things up

and close the store?

Oh, are we

ready to go?

Just where do you think

you're going, Mr. Jones?

Oh, you can

come along,

Mr. Smith,

that is,

if the young lady

doesn't mind.

I wish I had

your nerve,

Mr. Jones.

That's easy.

Why, you!!

Don't say it!

Wait a minute.

If it's going to cause

all this trouble,

you both

can take me home.

I'm telling you Pete,

I don't like

the looks of things.

It was bad enough

when Kansas Charlie

showed up,

but now

John Scott's here.

They must know

somethin'.

We gotta quit

this racket.

So they followed US.

You forget,

they're still wanted

for the m*rder

of Farnsworth.

And if I should tell them

that you done it --

you wouldn't do that,

Pete!

No, not as long

as we're still partners.

When does that next

gold shipment go out?

Saturday.

Meet you here Saturday.

Don't tell me you're back

for more nerve tonic.

You were in here

five times yesterday

and three times

the day before,

and you've just about

cleaned me out.

Perhaps you'd better try

soothing syrup for a change.

No thanks. I think

I'll leave that

to parson Smith.

As a matter of fact,

I came in here

looking for him.

Good morning,

Dr. Smith.

I was just

looking for you.

Yeah?

Looks like it.

No. This is

on the level.

I've got

to talk to you.

Will you

pardon US, Anne?

Certainly.

Listen, I just

saw Jim ridin' out

to the desert trail

with a man

that looked like Pete.

I figure if we

take a ride out that way,

we might get

our dough back.

Hey, is this

the straight goods?

Absolutely.

All right.

Let's go then.

Now, let's get

this straight.

I'll cover the stage

from here,

you go in

and clean out

the passengers.

Then you tie 'em up

and get the strong box.

All right?

Heeyah!

( g*nf*re )

Get moving!

Somebody coming!

You chase after them.

I'll stop the coach.

You stay up here.

I'll meet you

in town.

Whew...

Well, young man.

You sure saved

our lives.

Did they get anything?

Yes. My watch

and money.

Well, that's too bad.

I'll drive you

on into town.

Heeyah!

( Bang! )

Why, Jim!

I didn't think

you'd get mixed up

in a thing like this!

Pete made me do it.

And he made me

take the stuff.

Ah, Pete, eh?

So this is his stuff?

Please don't tell Anne.

No, I won't tell her.

You helped me out

of a little jam

with the sheriff

when I landed here.

Besides, Pete's

the man I'm after.

Maybe this'll kinda

even things up.

You tell Pete we'll

just call that interest.

And if you want my advice,

you'll stay away from Pete,

or you'll find yourself

dangling on the wrong end

of a rope some day.

Thanks, Kansas,

for lettin' me go.

Ah, don't thank me.

Thank your sister.

Whoa!

What happened,

stranger?

Take care

of the driver.

Sheriff,

we certainly owe

that young man

a vote of thanks.

He drove off

the bandits.

I'm sorry.

I was wrong

about you, Jones.

Oh, that's

all right,

sheriff.

Well, folks,

we certainly took care

of that situation.

Wait a minute,

sheriff.

These men

are wanted

for m*rder

over at

rattlesnake gulch.

He k*lled Farnsworth,

held up the stage,

and now tryin' to pass

themselves off as heroes.

I don't believe it.

Sheriff, my watch

and chain.

You're under arrest!

I wasn't so wrong

after all.

Lock 'em up, boys.

What do ya think

of that, huh?

I'll notify the sheriff

at rattlesnake gulch.

Yeah, I would

if I were you,

sheriff.

Now, look at the jam

you got US into.

I got US into?

Where'd you get

that watch?

I took it off

of Jim.

He and Pete

pulled that holdup.

I turned him loose.

Oh, big-hearted, Charlie.

You turned him loose

and landed US

right in jail.

I landed US in jail?

Say, smart guy,

why did you bring

that stage into town?

But I didn't steal

the stage...

It's just a little matter

of property rights

that you

wouldn't understand.

Oh, I wouldn't

understand...

Do you mean

to insinuate

that I'm dumb?

No.

Dumber!!

Why, you!!

Ow! Oh!

Aah!

What's the matter, sis?

Sheriff arrested

John and Kansas today

for stage robbery

and m*rder,

and they're talking

about hanging them.

I don't believe

they had anything

to do with it.

I'm sure they didn't.

But how are we

going to prove it?

You're mighty fond

of one of them,

aren't you?

Don't you worry, sis.

You go on home

and get some sleep.

I'll close

the store for you.

All right, Jim.

I'll be home later.

All right.

Look!

She sure is

a swell girl.

I knew she wouldn't

let me down.

Shut up and give me

those saw blades.

We got plenty to do

before morning.

Good morning,

miss Anne.

Good morning,

sheriff.

I wonder if it

would be all right

if I came over

a little later

to talk

to John

and Kansas.

Oh, that'd

be all right.

We were just

taking them

over some breakfast.

Thanks.

I have to go

to the store,

but I'll be

right back.

There's a couple

of horses

at the other end

of the street.

Now, take it easy,

and they'll never

suspect US.

Why, they're gone!

What happened?

John and Kansas

broke jail.

The whole town's

shootin' at 'em.

Now's our chance

to stick up the bank,

make a final haul

and get out of here!

Not me.

I'm through.

I'm gonna

tell the sheriff!

That you

k*lled Farnsworth?

Yes, and I

held up

the stage.

Wait, you fool!

Oh!! Jim!

Pete just shot Jim!

Easy, sis.

They'll think

we did it.

We gotta get out

of here!

The colonel's

out of the way.

Let's rush 'em.

Careful, boys.

They may be

in the back room.

There's Pete.

We've gotta get him

and make him talk!

It's our only chance.

Sheriff! Sheriff!

They held up

the bank.

They took the road

to the river.

Let's get mounted, boys.

You draw his fire

from the front

while I get

around back.

The sheriff

and the posse's

coming.

I'll hold 'em off.

You see if you can

bring Pete to

and make him talk.

What happened, sis?

Did John and Kansas

get to the river shack?

They got away.

The sheriff and posse

were after them.

You gotta stop them.

John and Kansas

are innocent.

I...shot Farnsworth.

Pete framed it all.

He made me help him

hold up the stage.

When he wanted me

to Rob the bank,

I told him

I was through.

I was goin'

for the sheriff

when he shot me.

Ted, come with me.

What did you want

to hit him so hard for?

If I do bring him to,

he won't be able to talk.

Sheriff!

Jim just told me

that he and Pete

held up the stage.

Pete framed

the whole thing.

John and Kansas

are innocent.

That's right,

sheriff.

I heard

the confession.

It was Pete

who robbed

the bank too.

Stop firing, boys.

Tommy, you come

with US.

They've quit firing.

Probably

gettin' ready

to rush US.

Well, we're all out

of ammunition.

That means we'll have

to give ourselves up.

Oh, if I could only

make this guy talk!

It's Anne

with the sheriff.

Let 'em in.

All right, sheriff.

We give up.

I'm sorry, boys.

I made a mistake.

Jim has confessed.

All right, men,

bring him out.

Well, I gotta

be gettin'

back to juanita,

so I'll have

to rush this.

Do you, Anne,

take this man, John,

to be your lawful

wedded husband?

I do.

And do you, John...

Get outta here.

I want this thing

to be legal.