Lightnin'

Lightnin' is a Western play written by Frank Bacon in 1918, which enjoyed over 1,000 performances on Broadway and was adapted into films twice. The story revolves around Lightnin' Bill Jones and his wife, who operate a rundown hotel on the Nevada-California state line, leading to unique legal complications. When out-of-town businessmen arrive to exploit the locals, they quickly learn that the residents possess more cunning than they anticipated.