The Westward Trail (DVD)

Average singing western, starring Eddie Dean. For this opus Dean is cast as a representative of the U. S. marshal. He hides his identity through most of the footage but flashes the badge of office in time to win the confidence of Phyliss Planchard, whos on the verge of losing her newly-purchased ranch to the scheming Bob Duncan. Dean contribs a standard performance doling out the fisticuffs where necessary. He also warbles several tunes of which the interminable When Shorty Plays The Schottische rates the dubious distinction of having almost many choruses as Casey Jones. (Variety, February 25, 1949)