Texas Panhandle

Steve Holden, a secret service agent, is suspended when his boss becomes suspicious of his activities as The Durango Kid. Can Steve prove his innocence?

Cast

Charles Starrett

as Steve Buckner / The Durango Kid

Tex Harding

as Tex Harding

Dub Taylor

as Cannonball Taylor

Nanette Parks

as Ann Williams

Carolina Cotton

as Singer Carolina

Spade Cooley

as Band Leader Spade

Reviews

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⭐ 0.0

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⭐ 5.6

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