What are the key story phases in Raw Timber?

The story of Raw Timber progresses through these phases: The Ethical Mandate, Blood on the Timber, Flight and Pursuit, Justice in the Woods.

How does Raw Timber end?

In the final act ("Justice in the Woods"): The sheriff uncovers the truth after witnessing Riley's failed assassination. Tom and the sheriff trap the conspirators, leading to arrests and a promise of ethical forest management.

Raw Timber (1937) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Raw Timber
Genre: western
Released: 1937
Rating: 10

Plot Analysis Summary

A Forest Service investigator battles corporate corruption and murder to restore ethical stewardship of the national forest.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Ethical Mandate

Blood on the Timber

Flight and Pursuit

Justice in the Woods

Forest Ranger Tom Corbin patrols the lumber grant of the McFarland and Williams Lumber Company, party owned by Dale McFarland. Tom discovers that Bart Williams is systematically cutting excess timber and falsifying his timber reports to the government. Williams is assisted by "Bull" Riley, who, suspecting that Tom has discovered their thievery, gives Tom a beating in an unfair fight.

Directed by

Ray Taylor

Key Cast

Tom Keene — Tom Corbin
Kathryn Keys — Dale McFarland (as Peggy Keys)
Budd Buster — Kentuck
Robert Fiske — Bart Williams
Lee Phelps — Goss 'Bull' Riley

Rating: 10/10 (1 votes)