A movie company decides to film a western at the X Bar X ranch and its vicinity. After shooting a few scenes on the ranch, the director decides to get some footage in the spectacular scenery along Big Bison Trail. Roy and Teddy, who had become friendly with the famous actors, are invited to act in some of the scenes. In a subplot, the boys try to track down a gorilla which had taken refuge from heavy rain in the same abandoned cabin in which the boys had sought shelter. In another subplot, ranch hand Nick Looker learns that he has inherited $6000; however, an impostor is claiming the money.

Writing: 7
Characterization: 6
Plot: 5
Overall score: 6