A good-natured cowboy who is romancing the new schoolmarm has a crisis of conscience when he discovers that his best friend is engaged in cattle rustling..


The Virginian from 1929 is *not* a casual watch for everyone. If you’re into the very early days of sound film, or a serious Western fan curious about how they did things way back, then yeah, it’s absolutely worth a look. Gary Cooper fans, too, will find plenty to chew on. But if you're expecting modern pacing, slick d...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"The Virginian from 1929 is *not* a casual watch for everyone. If you’re into the very early days of sound film, or a serious Western fan curious about how they did things way back, then yeah, it’s absolutely worth a look. Gary Cooper fans, too, will find plenty to chew on. But if you're expecting modern pacing, slick dialogue, or crystal-clear audio, you're probably gonna struggle. This one takes a bit of patience, but it offers some interesting peeks into cinema history. The dialogue itself oft..."
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Keene Thompson, Grover Jones, Edward E. Paramore Jr., Howard Estabrook, Owen Wister, Kirk La Shelle
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