Gun Belt (1953)

A reformed gunslinger (George Montgomery) now owns a ranch and is soon to be married to his fiancee (Helen Westcott). But when his brother (John Dehner) breaks out of prison and frames him for a bank robbery, he must use his wits to prove his innocence. Directed by Ray Nazarro, this B western is a decent oater if you don't make too many demands on it. The screenplay (credited to Jack DeWitt and Richard Schayer) stuffs enough twists and turns to hold one's interest but it never rises above what it is and was always intended to be. Montgomery was never much of an actor and Tab Hunter as his hot tempered nephew is still pretty callow at this stage of his career so it allows Wiiliam Bishop as the film's bad guy to steal the acting honors. Among the supporting cast: Jack Elam, Douglas Kennedy and Willis Bouchey.