The Lawless Frontier is a 1934 American Monogram Western film directed by the late Robert N. Bradbury and starring the late John Wayne, the late Sheila Terry, the late George "Gabby" Hayes, and the late Earl Dwire. It was the tenth of the Lone Star westerns. The picture was made on a budget of $11,000, shot in less than a week at Red Rock Canyon north of Los Angeles, and released by Monogram on Nov. 22, 1934. The film remains an unusual showcase for Earl Dwire in the lead villain's role.
The parents of John Tobin (John Wayne) have been murdered, and he wants justice. He sets out to find the killer, the evil gang leader Pandro Zanti (Earl Dwire), who hides from the law with disguises and almost kills old prospector Dusty (George Hayes) and his granddaughter. John rescues them and catches Zanti, only to face criminal charges from lawman Sheriff Williams (Jack Rockwell). Zanti is let go, and John must clear his name and establish who the real criminal is.
Victims[]
- Unnamed Person - Killed by Pandro Zanti/Don Yorba off-screen, seen on a wanted poster.
- John Tobin's Father - Shot by Pandro Zanti/Don Yorba off-camera, gunshot heard.
- John Tobin's Mother - Shot by Pandro Zanti/Don Yorba off-camera, gunshot heard.
- Deputy Miller - Shot by Pandro Zanti/Don Yorba.
- Joe - Shot by Sheriff John Tobin.
- Horse - Fell to its death.
- Pandro Zanti/Don Yorba - Died after being tricked to drink poison by Sheriff John Tobin.
- Danny - Blown up by Sheriff John Tobin.
- Eight Unnamed Bandits - Blown up by Sheriff John Tobin.
Deaths[]
- Total - 16
- 15 Humans
- 13 Men
- 1 Woman
- 1 Unknown Gender
- 1 Animal
- All Horses
- 15 Humans
Kill Counts[]
- Sheriff John Tobin - 11
- Pandro Zanti/Don Yorba - 4 (Deceased)