Sheriff of Sundown (1944)

Bringing his large cattle herd to Sundown rancher Tex Jordan must sell his cattle to corrupt baron Jack Hatfield He does OK but learns Hatfield is cheating the small outfits When one refuses to sell he is murdered and Tex then decides to stay and take up the fight He is appointed a special Agent by the Governor but unknonw to him the Governors Secretary is a spy for Hatfield and reveals his plans