GHOST PATROL

Cinemavixion Review

Sam Newfield's 1936 Western, "Ghost Patrol," stars Tim McCoy as a federal agent tasked with rescuing a professor whose invention, capable of disabling internal combustion engines, has fallen into the wrong hands. The film, also featuring Claudia Dell and Walter Miller, delves into a plot where the professor is coerced by a gang of robbers to use his device for nefarious purposes, including an attempt to bring down a plane. McCoy's character assumes the identity of an outlaw to infiltrate the gang, leading to a tense climax where his true identity is revealed just as help is en route. While the external data suggests a more elaborate plot involving aerial sabotage and mistaken identities, both sources align on the core premise of a professor's dangerous invention and a federal agent's intervention. The film, despite its age, offers a glimpse into the adventure serials of the era, with McCoy's stoic presence anchoring the narrative.