How does Cheyenne Wildcat end?

In the final act ("Climax and Justice"): Ryder uses a fake news story to bring Douglas back, leading to a paternity confession. Despite Meeker's threats and a hostage crisis, Ryder presents irrefutable evidence, kills Meeker in combat, and secures the bank's future.

Cheyenne Wildcat (1944) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Cheyenne Wildcat
Genre: western
Released: 1944
Rating: 6

Plot Analysis Summary

A framed hero and a legendary cowboy uncover a bank fraud conspiracy, revealing hidden paternity and delivering frontier justice.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Bank Fraud Conspiracy

Framing and False Identities

Investigation and Revelations

Climax and Justice

Bill Elliot is back as Red Ryder in Cheyenne Wildcat. Also back are Ryder's perennial cohorts Little Beaver (Bobby Blake, later Robert Blake of Baretta fame) and the Duchess (Alice Fleming). When not pummeling the bad guys, Ryder is the reluctant apex of a love triangle.

Directed by

Lesley Selander

Key Cast

Bill Elliott — Red Ryder
Robert Blake — Little Beaver
Alice Fleming — The Duchess
Peggy Stewart — Betty Lou Hopkins
Francis McDonald — Jim Douglas

Rating: 6/10 (2 votes)