Following a killing and robbery in a big city back east, gang leader Kedge Darvas and some of his henchies take a train to a small western town in Idaho, with intentions of hiding out there until things cool down back in Chi or NYC, or wherever they lammed from.They are welcomed with open arms by the citizens under the impression they are there as capital investors with money to spend.
So, "Gun Smoke" (1931) is one of those old westerns that feels like it’s trying to say something about outsiders, but mostly it just shows you what happens when a small town gets a bad case of city slickers. If you like your westerns with a clear bad guy and a plucky hero, and don't mind a slower pace, you might find s...
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"So, "Gun Smoke" (1931) is one of those old westerns that feels like it’s trying to say something about outsiders, but mostly it just shows you what happens when a small town gets a bad case of city slickers. If you like your westerns with a clear bad guy and a plucky hero, and don't mind a slower pace, you might find something here. Folks who need high-octane action or complex characters might want to skip this one, honestly. It's a snapshot, really. 📸 These guys, Kedge Darvas and his crew, th..."
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