The Sons of Katie Elder

Katie Elder was the beloved member of a little Texas town. She had four boys. The oldest three had left home when they were old enough to survive on their own and none of them had amounted to much. John was a rumored gun fighter and the others were thieves. But she was bound and determined that the youngest was going to go to college and make something of himself. Upon her passing, all four returned to town. Expecting this, the town's blacksmith brought in a hired gun in case John showed up. The boys learned that after their father died six months before, their mom had lost the ranch and had no assets. Then they found out his Dad had been shot in the back. John was going to find out who murdered his dad and took his mom's ranch. He was also going to make sure the youngest went to college and made something of himself. When they got too close, the blacksmith murdered the sheriff and made it look like the Elders had done it. They were arrested by the deputy and as he was bringing them to next major town for a fair trial they were ambushed. One of the brothers was killed and another wounded. Eventually it was all straightened out and the truth was revealed. Loved this one, too. Keeper!