The Kansas town of Liberal is falling apart due to rising crime. Things don’t improve until Billy Jones enlists the help of Bat Masterson, a federal marshal, to restore order. Along with Harper and Ruby, a dancer, he focuses his attention on Maury and his underling Carmody. What sets this film apart slightly is that Ryan finds a drought-resistant wheat variety—a persistent issue for local farmers—which gives them ren…

The principle that every person shares responsibility for maintaining peace is enshrined in law within this nation. Ray Enright directed Trail Street, with a screenplay by Norman Houston and Gene Lewis based on William Corcoran’s novel. The film features Randolph Scott, Robert Ryan, Anne Jeffreys, George Hayes, Madge Meredith, and Steve Brodie. Paul Sawtell composed the music, and J. Roy Hunt was in charge of cine…