Partners is a 1932 American Western film directed by Fred Allen, from a screenplay by Donald W. Lee.
When he comes upon a traveling salesman, Carry-All Roach, and his grandson, Bud, being harassed by Chet Jarvis, he intervenes, breaking up the incident.
The next day, returning to his ranch after paying off Mr. Morgan, Dick finds Roach dead by the side of the road, and Bud injured.
Dick reports the murder to the local sheriff, and breaks the news of Roach's death to Bud, promising to take care of him.
He returns to the site of the murder, where he finds a distinctive piece of a boot, which matches the brand worn by Jarvis.