This is just shy of Ride Lonesome for my favorite Budd Boetticher western, which puts it pretty high up on the list of all westerns for me. It echoes Ride Lonesome in the basic pattern of the characters, but has grimmer moral resolutions for the baddies. Here the unexpected grace falls instead on the woman and her husband. Much as I like Dobie, I like the earlier incarnation of James Coburn's Wid even more. Both great films though.
"I still don't like it. My folks brought me up to be kind to a woman. You know, yes ma'am... no ma'am. Open doors for them. Give them my chair. Not going around killing them." Fun Fact: This film has a 100% rating based on seven critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Movie Magic Fact: The closing scene is the exact same shot as the opening scene, just printed in reverse (left to right). Historical Fact: The Comanche did not wear the scalp lock ("Mohawk") hairstyle, and also, contrary to this film's location, were not present in southwestern New Mexico (Lordsburg). The Man Behind The Curtain Fact: During the final shootout with Claude Akins, Randolph Scott and Nancy Gates run and hide in a small rock cave in the hills. As they look out of the cave, a crew member in a blue shirt stands in the path in front of them. When Randolph Scott leaves the cave, he runs right past this crew member. The Rest Of The Story Fact: Last of the Ranown Westerns, produced by Randolph Scott and his partner Harry Joe Brown under the Ranown Pictures banner. Scott decided to retire after this one, but two years later he was talked out of retirement by Sam Peckinpah for Ride The High Country (1962). After that film, Scott retired for good.
These Budd Boetticher directed westerns with Randolph Scott are known as the Ranown westerns, after the production company "Ran" being Randolph Scott. They are all very strong, and only one later one, was somewhat weaker, but still watchable. I find the classic era westerns are several steps ahead of any modern westerns. Even the great modern westerns, such as the Leone trilogy, are justly famous for other elements outside of strictly western storytelling.
Thanks, Irish Guy. This was a good one that I don’t remember seeing. If you ever get to the stage when you’re ready to move always from Westerns, I’d love to see you tackle the entire 50s-69s sci-fi genre. My favorites are any with a cheesy rocket exhaust, what I call the “improbably beautiful lab assistant/doctor/girlfriend” that was a mainstay in those films, and imaginative space “predictions” (whether they came true over time, or not). I’m here for whatever you do, though, and continue to hope your subscribership increases to reflect the enjoyment I get out of you and your girlfriend’s reactions.
I haven't seen this one, i for sure need to watch the whole thing, congrats on the new job, the first couple weeks always were the big adjustment for me, hoping its the perfect one for you. Thank you as always for the video and commentary
Glad to see you liked this one cause it's really good. Randolph Scott, when he is backed by a good director, thoughtful script and a great roster of western actors seldom disappoints. Loved the tyribute Mel Brooks paid to him in Blazing Saddles. If you haven't reviewed it already, Ride Lonesome is one of Scott's finest. For your 100th, you might consider The Long Riders, which I consider very underrated, or McCabe and Mrs. Miller, revisionist but very compelling.
Great choice. The Alabama Hills/ Lone Pine area makes for an incredible setting. This BoettIcher Western is perhaps a little too talky for me- I prefer the Tall T & Ride Lonesome to it. Very solid film though with a wonderful ending.
This is just shy of Ride Lonesome for my favorite Budd Boetticher western, which puts it pretty high up on the list of all westerns for me. It echoes Ride Lonesome in the basic pattern of the characters, but has grimmer moral resolutions for the baddies. Here the unexpected grace falls instead on the woman and her husband. Much as I like Dobie, I like the earlier incarnation of James Coburn's Wid even more. Both great films though.
A lot to this film and yes, the grace definitely falls on the wife and husband to conclude the film.
"I still don't like it. My folks brought me up to be kind to a woman. You know, yes ma'am... no ma'am. Open doors for them. Give them my chair. Not going around killing them."
Fun Fact: This film has a 100% rating based on seven critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
Movie Magic Fact: The closing scene is the exact same shot as the opening scene, just printed in reverse (left to right).
Historical Fact: The Comanche did not wear the scalp lock ("Mohawk") hairstyle, and also, contrary to this film's location, were not present in southwestern New Mexico (Lordsburg).
The Man Behind The Curtain Fact: During the final shootout with Claude Akins, Randolph Scott and Nancy Gates run and hide in a small rock cave in the hills. As they look out of the cave, a crew member in a blue shirt stands in the path in front of them. When Randolph Scott leaves the cave, he runs right past this crew member.
The Rest Of The Story Fact: Last of the Ranown Westerns, produced by Randolph Scott and his partner Harry Joe Brown under the Ranown Pictures banner. Scott decided to retire after this one, but two years later he was talked out of retirement by Sam Peckinpah for Ride The High Country (1962). After that film, Scott retired for good.
Pity Scott retired when he did. I've enjoyed many of his Westerns.
These Budd Boetticher directed westerns with Randolph Scott are known as the Ranown westerns, after the production company "Ran" being Randolph Scott. They are all very strong, and only one later one, was somewhat weaker, but still watchable.
I find the classic era westerns are several steps ahead of any modern westerns. Even the great modern westerns, such as the Leone trilogy, are justly famous for other elements outside of strictly western storytelling.
I tend to prefer the older Westerns too. They have a tone and atmosphere that modern films strughle to capture.
Thanks, Irish Guy. This was a good one that I don’t remember seeing. If you ever get to the stage when you’re ready to move always from Westerns, I’d love to see you tackle the entire 50s-69s sci-fi genre. My favorites are any with a cheesy rocket exhaust, what I call the “improbably beautiful lab assistant/doctor/girlfriend” that was a mainstay in those films, and imaginative space “predictions” (whether they came true over time, or not). I’m here for whatever you do, though, and continue to hope your subscribership increases to reflect the enjoyment I get out of you and your girlfriend’s reactions.
Really appreciate the support. Means a lot. And I definitely intend to watch more of the old school sci-fi movies
I haven't seen this one, i for sure need to watch the whole thing, congrats on the new job, the first couple weeks always were the big adjustment for me, hoping its the perfect one for you. Thank you as always for the video and commentary
Appreciate the well wishes, thank you. And I hope you enjoy this film. A great watch
Glad to see you liked this one cause it's really good. Randolph Scott, when he is backed by a good director, thoughtful script and a great roster of western actors seldom disappoints. Loved the tyribute Mel Brooks paid to him in Blazing Saddles. If you haven't reviewed it already, Ride Lonesome is one of Scott's finest. For your 100th, you might consider The Long Riders, which I consider very underrated, or McCabe and Mrs. Miller, revisionist but very compelling.
Ride Lonesome, I have watched on the channel too. Thanks for the suggestions for the 100th Westetn. I must put up a poll soon.
Budd Boetticher along with Anthony Mann made some of the greatest 50s westerns this one is right up their to.
Agreed! Brilliant Westerns by both directors
Good luck on the new job!
Thank you kindly.
Great choice. The Alabama Hills/ Lone Pine area makes for an incredible setting. This BoettIcher Western is perhaps a little too talky for me- I prefer the Tall T & Ride Lonesome to it. Very solid film though with a wonderful ending.
The Tall T is another I would recommend to any Western fan