Shooting Straight is a 1930 American pre-Code crime drama film, directed by George Archainbaud and starring the early RKO staple Richard Dix and Mary Lawlor.
The screenplay was written by J. Walter Ruben, from Wallace Smith's adaptation of a story by Barney A. Sarecky (the producer's brother).
They share a Pullman compartment with an itinerant minister, Mr. Walters, whose wallet Chick unobtrusively removes from his pocket.
When Sheldon discovers the theft, he chastises Chick and is determined to return the pilfered purse to its rightful owner.
Things come to a head when the Reverend's son, Tommy, loses a significant amount of money to a local gambler, Martin.