Not too much can be said for THE FALCON OUT WEST except that it moves swiftly to its conclusion after establishing a few red herrings that make the revelation of the real murderer a somewhat mild surprise.

TOM CONWAY plays the suave detective who happens to be present when LYLE TALBOT (as a wealthy Texan) suddenly is struck by a snakebite poison and collapses. His death immediately throws suspicion on several shady characters who might have profited by inheriting his wealth.

The Falcon goes west to a ranch run by MINOR WATSON, Tex's former partner and his daughter BARBARA HALE, where mysterious attempts on his life make it clear that someone wants him out of the way before he solves the crime.

Hale is her usual charming self but her role is very underwritten. CAROLE GALLAGHER, as the young blonde fiancé of the wealthy Texan, looks like a double for the young Lana Turner but lacks the Turner charisma and seems no more than a bland beauty.

Nothing special, but it passes the time pleasantly with Conway doing an excellent job as the Falcon.