In 1889, pioneers race ahead of the law to claim free land in Oklahoma, forming wide-open towns. In one such, citizens elect Milt Dawson to challenge the self-appointed rule of gambler Ace Holmes, only to have him shot in the back.
Is it worth your time? If you have an hour to kill and a soft spot for grainy, black-and-white horse operas, sure. This isn't high art, but it's a solid Saturday afternoon watch. If you hate old-school western tropes or get bored by movies that look like they were filmed in a sandbox, you’ll probably want to skip it. ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Carl Pierson
Perry N. Vekroff
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"Is it worth your time? If you have an hour to kill and a soft spot for grainy, black-and-white horse operas, sure. This isn't high art, but it's a solid Saturday afternoon watch. If you hate old-school western tropes or get bored by movies that look like they were filmed in a sandbox, you’ll probably want to skip it. John Wayne plays the hero here, which is exactly what you expect. He’s got that specific way of walking—like he’s constantly braced for a fight even when he’s just crossing the str..."
Robert Emmett Tansey
United States
1935 · IMDb 4
