Rails Into Laramie

Rails Into Laramie
An army officer is sent to Laramie to find out why all progress on the railroad has stopped. He finds drink plentiful not only in town but at the railhead, with an old pal of his behind it all. It become obvious the two will tangle, but the soldier unexpectedly finds an ally in the ex-dance hall girl until now involved with the no-good booze peddler.
Mister Arn reviewedMay 23, 2025
"Rails Into Laramie" offers a familiar Western story but with a fresh angle—substituting the typical lawman with a hesitant soldier tasked with taming a town. Aside from Dan Duryea's standout performance as the villain, the film doesn't venture far from the expected conventions of its genre.