Fair Warning (1931 film)

Fair Warning is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring George O'Brien, Louise Huntington, and George Brent. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Max Brand (Frederick Faust). The plot revolves around a cowboy named Andy Winton (O'Brien) who returns home after being away for several years to find his family ranch in danger of being taken over by a villainous neighbor, Wade Rand (Brent), through unscrupulous means. Andy must fight to protect his family's land and reputation, while also navigating a romantic relationship with Rand's sister, Dorothy (Huntington). The film is known for its action sequences and use of Western tropes characteristic of the era.