Colorado Kid (1937) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A ranch foreman becomes the accused party after a political boss murders his employer to recover stolen transaction money.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Ranch Duty And Deal

Colorado Kid is introduced as Colonel Gifford's ranch foreman. At the saloon, Gifford accepts $5000 from Wolf Hines for livestock.

Key Events

• Gifford Ranch — Colorado Kid serves as foreman on Gifford's ranch. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford Location: Colonel Gifford's ranch
• Foreman Introduced — Colorado Kid is established as the ranch foreman. Characters: Colorado Kid Location: Colonel Gifford's ranch
• Saloon Meeting — Gifford, Colorado Kid, and Hines are present at the saloon. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford, Wolf Hines Location: Town saloon
• Livestock Deal Begins — Hines arranges to buy Gifford's livestock. Characters: Colonel Gifford, Wolf Hines Location: Town saloon
• Five Thousand Dollars — Gifford accepts $5000 from Hines for the livestock. Characters: Colonel Gifford, Wolf Hines Location: Town saloon
• Gifford Gets Drunk — Gifford becomes very drunk while carrying the payment. Characters: Colonel Gifford, Colorado Kid Location: Town saloon

A Warning Ignored

Gifford becomes very drunk while carrying the payment. Colorado Kid urges him to leave, but Gifford refuses and the disagreement intensifies.

Key Events

• Gifford Gets Drunk — Gifford becomes very drunk while carrying the payment. Characters: Colonel Gifford, Colorado Kid Location: Town saloon
• Warning To Leave — Colorado Kid urges the drunk Gifford to leave the bar. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford Location: Town saloon
• Gifford Refuses — Gifford refuses Colorado Kid's request to go home. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford Location: Town saloon
• Saloon Disagreement — Colorado Kid and Gifford argue over Gifford's refusal. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford Location: Town saloon
• Foreman Fired — Gifford fires Colorado Kid during the disagreement. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford Location: Town saloon
• Gifford Leaves Alone — Gifford leaves the saloon alone with the money. Characters: Colonel Gifford Location: Town saloon

The Fatal Return

Gifford leaves the saloon alone and travels home. Hines murders him to recover the $5000.

Key Events

• Gifford Leaves Alone — Gifford leaves the saloon alone with the money. Characters: Colonel Gifford Location: Town saloon
• Road Home — Gifford travels home alone after leaving the bar. Characters: Colonel Gifford Location: Road home
• Hines Pursues Money — Hines targets Gifford to recover the payment. Characters: Wolf Hines, Colonel Gifford Location: Road home
• Murder On The Road — Hines murders Gifford while Gifford is traveling home. Characters: Wolf Hines, Colonel Gifford Location: Road home
• Money Recovered — The murder is committed so Hines can get the money back. Characters: Wolf Hines, Colonel Gifford Location: Road home
• Murder Discovered — Gifford's death becomes the central crime in town. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford, Wolf Hines Location: Town

The Wrong Accusation

After Gifford's murder, suspicion turns toward Colorado Kid. The provided plot ends with Colorado Kid accused of the killing.

Key Events

• Murder Discovered — Gifford's death becomes the central crime in town. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford, Wolf Hines Location: Town
• Suspicion Falls — Colorado Kid becomes associated with Gifford's murder. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford Location: Town
• Colorado Kid Accused — Colorado Kid is accused of murdering Gifford. Characters: Colorado Kid, Colonel Gifford Location: Town
• Hines Holds The Secret — Hines remains tied to the murder while Colorado Kid bears the accusation. Characters: Wolf Hines, Colonel Gifford, Colorado Kid Location: Town
• Accusation Suspends Justice — The provided plot ends with Colorado Kid accused of Gifford's murder. Characters: Colorado Kid, Wolf Hines, Colonel Gifford Location: Town

Story Breakdown

• Ranch Employment — Colorado Kid's professional position connects him directly to Colonel Gifford.
  • Foreman Position — Colorado Kid serves as foreman on Gifford's ranch.
  • Employer Bond — Gifford employs Colorado Kid before the saloon dispute.
• Saloon Transaction — Gifford and Wolf Hines complete a livestock sale involving $5000.
  • Livestock Sale — Hines buys Gifford's livestock.
  • Cash Payment — Gifford accepts $5000 from Hines.
• Drunken Warning — Colorado Kid recognizes the danger of Gifford remaining drunk in the saloon with the money.
  • Gifford Intoxicated — Gifford is very drunk after the transaction.
  • Advice Rejected — Gifford refuses Colorado Kid's request to go home.
• Broken Employment — The disagreement over leaving the bar destroys the working relationship.
  • Saloon Argument — Colorado Kid and Gifford disagree in the bar.
  • Foreman Fired — Gifford fires Colorado Kid during the dispute.
• Fatal Money Pursuit — Gifford leaves alone and becomes the target of Hines's attempt to recover the payment.
  • Road Home — Gifford travels home alone with the money.
  • Hines Kills Gifford — Hines murders Gifford to get the money back.
• False Accusation — The murder's consequences fall on Colorado Kid instead of the identified killer.
  • Crime Becomes Known — Gifford's murder becomes the central town crime.
  • Kid Accused — Colorado Kid is accused of murdering Gifford.

Directed by

Sam Newfield

Key Cast

• Bob Steele — Colorado Kid
• Marion Weldon — Irma Toles
• Karl Hackett — Wolf Hines
• Ernie Adams — Bibben Tucker
• Ted Adams — Bill Hannon