Great classic movie. Love how the movie starts and ends with them riding their horses while "Red River Valley" plays mournfully in the back round, and that dog, check out that dog, just plain brilliant.
Just watched this the other night, Saturday night to be exact. Left totally speechless what a movie. Sad and brilliant and soo very uncomfortably real. The use of Red River Valley was beautifully sad.
I saw this great masterpiece when I was about 16 years old. Now 30 years I can appreciate it even more so. Still the most poignant movie that I've ever seen. 10-25-2018
Agreed. Henry Fonda's voice had a quiet assurance in it that could draw the viewer in and put you in that room with him, believing every word he spoke. Gifted actor.
For at least 25 years " Shane " has been my favorite Western. I just saw this and I think " Shane " may have been dethroned. However, this is more than just a western. It's a lesson on human nature. In the end, it's an absolute masterpiece, all done in just 75 minutes.
The Ox Bow Incident is my favorite Western of all time....Never has the media tried to push a moral story on honest law abiding citizens better than before this glory of a plot line.
+MrSperrell44 My favorite western, too. In fact, it's one of my ten favorite films. You really should read the backstory behind it. Wellman was a great director. P.S. There's an episode of Gunsmoke from '62 that always makes me think of this film. Not sure why. It's called ' The Gallows '. It's by far, my favorite Gunsmoke episode. It was available to watch for free on UA-cam for several years. I have no idea why it disappeared, but it'll probably be back someday.
A beautiful statement of American values from a time before Hollywood warped them beyond recognition. "He said he wanted his wife to get this letter, didn't he? He said there was no one to look after the kids, didn't he?" Oh, I miss those days.
That line you quoted "He said he wanted his wife to get this letter, didn't he? He said there was no one to look after the kids, didn't he?" Was so passionately delivered by Henry Fonda, absolutely amazing/
A very poignant scene but I must say that I seem to turn to the reading of the letter as the contents can be so aptly applied today. the things we, as a society, have lost touch with. The days when entertainment not only entertained but left us with a message for all time.
Henry Fonda witnessed a real lynching when he was 14 yrs old in Omaha, Nebraska...I'm pretty sure him doing this movie was pretty painful, and also meant a lot to him!
Thank you! Until now, I had speculated that the movie, "12 Angry Men." was meant by Fonda to counter balance this jaw-dropping film. Your anecdote makes it a certainty. There is warning about the danger of mob rule, which Fonda wants to get out.
Scary. Now in 2021 people die in North Korean concentration camps, re-education camps or public executions for watching foreign films, wearing the wrong fashion, having the wrong haircut or not bowing down to the dictator. This was a similar intolerance of innocence, because of depraved murderous and cruel beasts hungry for power.
Movie making at it's finest ! . The plot is simple (literally can be explained in a few sentences) but packed full of emotions and meaning. . The dialogue, the acting, that scene when the Mayor Tetley is confronted by his conscience materialized in the form of his own son. In his eyes you can see everything. . man ... the movie is just amazing. Hollywood isn't what it used to be.
It seemed like Major Tetley knew all along that those 3 men were innocent, he just wanted to try to toughen up his son by getting involved in a lynching.
I've always loved westerns, they were always my favorite Genre of movies; then I saw this movie, it broke my heart, and I will always say until the day I die that this is my favorite western.
It didn't make a dime when it was released. People didn't understand its meaning, yet William Wellman thought it was his best picture. Of the original cast, only Harry Morgan is alive.
Darryl F. Zanuck, for all of his weaknesses, was one of only two-1/2 producer geniuses (the other whole on being David Selznick, and the other at least 1/2 being Pandro S. Berman at RKO). Like the others I mentioned, he did write and make movies himself, and I suspect that he didn't want to be a money man in the first place. So he allowed this movie to happen. I suspect that he was proud of it deep inside, even though he "protested" otherwise.
The West was won by totally sinful activities if one considers the foundations of the frontier lifestyle. Alcohol, guns, cow slaughter, gambling and prostitution, to name a few such norms that nurture unconsciousness. The saloons are the hub. Notice the deer heads, as trophies, to decorate man's dominion mentality.
This movie and scene remind me of the words "Lock her up!!" So many have the lynch mob mentality still. All they need is a ring leader, a rabble rouser. And the lemmings go over the cliff, taking innocent people with them.
Umm. Clinton's guilt was well established by Comey. Recent news verifies his whitewash. Grim touch: She shows no remorse. If you watch "Ox Bow Incident", you learn the true cattle rustlers were caught by the sheriff. If they are never brought to justice, the people would be justifiably angry. That's why you have people crying "Lock Her Up" today. We can say with certainty that the Russian Collusion charge was a lynch mob mentality, based on nothing but hate. Again, recent headlines make it clear. A lot of fine people are eating crow right now. What is THEIR conscience saying?
marbanak The people chanting “Lock her up” are not remotely interested in justice. Of course she’s a liar - that’s obvious, but just as obvious are Trump’s lies, Obama’s lies, and Bush’s lies - and yet how many in the “lock her up” crowd demand the truth when it’s “their” guy in question? It’s all a sham - a society that surrenders its intellect in slavish service of ulterior motives.
So body count is the extent of your interest in integrity? "alleged 'lies'" is all I need to know that there's no point in having this conversation. Good day to you.
@@rickmemmer5625 You fascists are literally throwing your political enemies in prison over the last 3 years and you're acting like you're offended by someone saying "lock her up"....lol, get real. This week we've been watching you left wing nutjobs put on Stalin show trials, inventing crimes. But ok...saying "lock her up" scares you. Fraud.
Remember this was produced at the time when lynching was increasingly rare, but not totally unheard of in the Democrat South. Many of those responsible for lynchings in the 20s and '30s would still have been alive in the 40s.
I've watched this western many times and it still touches me. The letter Fonda reads is something we all should take to heart.
Great classic movie. Love how the movie starts and ends with them riding their horses while "Red River Valley" plays mournfully in the back round, and that dog, check out that dog, just plain brilliant.
Just watched this the other night, Saturday night to be exact. Left totally speechless what a movie. Sad and brilliant and soo very uncomfortably real. The use of Red River Valley was beautifully sad.
I saw this great masterpiece when I was about 16 years old. Now 30 years I can appreciate it even more so. Still the most poignant movie that I've ever seen. 10-25-2018
One of the best scenes in movie history.
Did you know that soon after Henry Fonda finished making this Movie that he went to enlist in the Navy?
Great scene. Fonda was the master of this type of speech. he always does just enough, never too much, never too little.
Agreed. Henry Fonda's voice had a quiet assurance in it that could draw the viewer in and put you in that room with him, believing every word he spoke. Gifted actor.
For at least 25 years " Shane " has been my favorite Western. I just saw this and I think
" Shane " may have been dethroned. However, this is more than just a western. It's a lesson on human nature. In the end, it's an absolute masterpiece, all done in just 75 minutes.
Steve Kirschenbaum funny the searchers is always my favorite
Great touch how you don't see his eyes while he’s reading the letter.
You think that was an accident, meat?
Tony Wood no one thinks it was sn accident - it was so in your face obviously intentional.
The Ox Bow Incident is my favorite Western of all time....Never has the media tried to push a moral story on honest law abiding citizens better than before this glory of a plot line.
+MrSperrell44 My favorite western, too. In fact, it's one of my ten favorite films. You really should read the backstory behind it. Wellman was a great director.
P.S. There's an episode of Gunsmoke from '62 that always makes me think of this film. Not sure why. It's called ' The Gallows '. It's by far, my favorite Gunsmoke episode. It was available to watch for free on UA-cam for several years. I have no idea why it disappeared, but it'll probably be back someday.
Possibly my all time favourite camera shot.
A beautiful statement of American values from a time before Hollywood warped them beyond recognition. "He said he wanted his wife to get this letter, didn't he? He said there was no one to look after the kids, didn't he?"
Oh, I miss those days.
That line you quoted "He said he wanted his wife to get this letter, didn't he? He said there was no one to look after the kids, didn't he?" Was so passionately delivered by Henry Fonda, absolutely amazing/
fredg299 Blaming Hollywood conveniently ignores the many other dimensions of America’s decline.
A very poignant scene but I must say that I seem to turn to the reading of the letter as the contents can be so aptly applied today. the things we, as a society, have lost touch with.
The days when entertainment not only entertained but left us with a message for all time.
Those people that have you convinced that Hollywood is corrupt, are the same folks that did the hangin'.
@@dLimboStick absolutely
Henry Fonda witnessed a real lynching when he was 14 yrs old in Omaha, Nebraska...I'm pretty sure him doing this movie was pretty painful, and also meant a lot to him!
Thank you! Until now, I had speculated that the movie, "12 Angry Men." was meant by Fonda to counter balance this jaw-dropping film. Your anecdote makes it a certainty. There is warning about the danger of mob rule, which Fonda wants to get out.
i dk henry fonda was kind of a sh*thead and mob ruled his own family apparantly so they say not sure he personally learned anything.
RIP Harry Morgan. Died today. 96 years young.
96 years OLD.
All of our love,respect and honor.
Dr. Gemma J. and staff ,
Mount Sinai Hospital,
Toronto,Canada.
One of the best movies in the history of Hollywood, and 98% of Americans have never heard of it. Do me a favor and show it to your children.
Just one of the finest films ever made, but then again look to the cast specially HENRY FONDA
Outstanding! Again, decades before its time.
This movie is a masterpiece. It's too bad that we people aren't making many movies like this anymore.
The numbers of individuals who were innocent of crimes and suffered greatly is still a fact of life.
Scary.
Now in 2021 people die in North Korean concentration camps, re-education camps or public executions for watching foreign films, wearing the wrong fashion, having the wrong haircut or not bowing down to the dictator.
This was a similar intolerance of innocence, because of depraved murderous and cruel beasts hungry for power.
a message for all times
This is one of those rare occasions when the movie is actually better than the book.
HawklordLI When you have Actors of the calibre of Henry Fonda that makes it easier!🙂🤠🐴🐎🔫🏜️🎭🎬🎞️📽️
A superior movie graced with superior acting. On a par with the "wherever there is a fight" sequence in the Grapes of Wrath.
The bully Farnley fighting back tears after the letter is read; what a touching moment.
Farnley was the main participant who wanted those men dead after Major Tetley but now Farnley is crying.
Movie making at it's finest !
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The plot is simple (literally can be explained in a few sentences) but packed full of emotions and meaning.
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The dialogue, the acting, that scene when the Mayor Tetley is confronted by his conscience materialized in the form of his own son. In his eyes you can see everything.
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man ... the movie is just amazing. Hollywood isn't what it used to be.
It seemed like Major Tetley knew all along that those 3 men were innocent, he just wanted to try to toughen up his son by getting involved in a lynching.
It's really a tragedy that movies like these aren't made nowadays. Another classic film similar to this one is 1936's Fury with Spencer Tracy.
My fave moment in the film is when Fonda tries pulling out his gun during the hanging sequence, but encounters a little trouble instead.
Great moment.
I've always loved westerns, they were always my favorite Genre of movies; then I saw this movie, it broke my heart, and I will always say until the day I die that this is my favorite western.
It didn't make a dime when it was released. People didn't understand its meaning, yet William Wellman thought it was his best picture.
Of the original cast, only Harry Morgan is alive.
Just watched this beautiful flick. Well done Mr. Fonda
Heroic film made in one of the darkest years of the 20th century
Masterpiece. Pure and Simple. Wellman’s Best.
great film and great director
That movie packs a lot into 75 minutes. Hollywood has chosen to forget how to make such films.
Darryl F. Zanuck, for all of his weaknesses, was one of only two-1/2 producer geniuses (the other whole on being David Selznick, and the other at least 1/2 being Pandro S. Berman at RKO). Like the others I mentioned, he did write and make movies himself, and I suspect that he didn't want to be a money man in the first place. So he allowed this movie to happen. I suspect that he was proud of it deep inside, even though he "protested" otherwise.
One of Hollywood's best, ever.
i agree...absolutely correct
Harry Morgan in great new bio (Charlton Heston: An Incredible Life:Revised Edition)at amazon!
Great speech, Wish people still had substance. We have lost our way.
The West was won by totally sinful activities if one considers the foundations of the frontier lifestyle.
Alcohol, guns, cow slaughter, gambling and prostitution, to name a few such norms that nurture unconsciousness.
The saloons are the hub. Notice the deer heads, as trophies, to decorate man's dominion mentality.
It's not the last time Henry Fonda witnessed a miscarriage of justice
This movie and scene remind me of the words "Lock her up!!" So many have the lynch mob mentality still. All they need is a ring leader, a rabble rouser. And the lemmings go over the cliff, taking innocent people with them.
Umm. Clinton's guilt was well established by Comey. Recent news verifies his whitewash. Grim touch: She shows no remorse. If you watch "Ox Bow Incident", you learn the true cattle rustlers were caught by the sheriff. If they are never brought to justice, the people would be justifiably angry. That's why you have people crying "Lock Her Up" today. We can say with certainty that the Russian Collusion charge was a lynch mob mentality, based on nothing but hate. Again, recent headlines make it clear. A lot of fine people are eating crow right now. What is THEIR conscience saying?
Willie Gordon That Hillary is a liar is a given - but I’d like to see the consistency in your interest in “justice.”
marbanak The people chanting “Lock her up” are not remotely interested in justice. Of course she’s a liar - that’s obvious, but just as obvious are Trump’s lies, Obama’s lies, and Bush’s lies - and yet how many in the “lock her up” crowd demand the truth when it’s “their” guy in question?
It’s all a sham - a society that surrenders its intellect in slavish service of ulterior motives.
So body count is the extent of your interest in integrity? "alleged 'lies'" is all I need to know that there's no point in having this conversation. Good day to you.
@@rickmemmer5625 You fascists are literally throwing your political enemies in prison over the last 3 years and you're acting like you're offended by someone saying "lock her up"....lol, get real. This week we've been watching you left wing nutjobs put on Stalin show trials, inventing crimes.
But ok...saying "lock her up" scares you. Fraud.
I would like to see this film.
It is right here on UA-cam ua-cam.com/video/VBPl6W0QrYQ/v-deo.html
@@mauricerobson6341 wow! Thank you so much for this! After So many years!
Never too late.
Remember this was produced at the time when lynching was increasingly rare, but not totally unheard of in the Democrat South. Many of those responsible for lynchings in the 20s and '30s would still have been alive in the 40s.
I could have done without the subtitles.
god bless dodge city, ks. et al, ergo erstwhile
Yes, where guns were banned.
and he didn't have to use the F word one time..........or mock the name of G--.
BACK BEFORE ACTORS WERE LOWLIFE GARBAGE!!!
Hmm!
The only problem with this is that this is supposed to be a letter to his wife. Not very realistic.