The Cisco Kid

Having been humiliated the last time he was sent to apprehend "the Cisco Kid" (Warner Baxter), an Army soldier named "Sergeant Mickey Dunn" (Edmund Lowe) is delighted when he is once again instructed to track him down and bring him back--dead or alive. Naturally, being the alert outlaw that he is, it isn't long until the Cisco Kid recognizes Sergeant Dunn in the distance but, like always, he laughs at danger and manages to escape. Not to be deterred, Sergeant Dunn then heads straight for a town where he believes someone--most notably an attractive senorita named "Carmencita" (Conchita Montenegro)--might have knowledge of his location. Little does he know, however, that Carmencita has fallen in love with the Cisco Kid and would never betray him. Unfortunately, Carmencita isn't the only attractive woman in the area and it isn't long until Sergeant Dunn finally corners him again. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was a splendid old-time Western due in large part to the outstanding performance of Warner Baxter and, to a lesser extent, Conchita Montenegro. Admittedly, some of the scenes don't flow together as smoothly as they should but, despite this all-too-common trait of films made during this time, this is still an enjoyable movie and I have rated it accordingly. Above average.