In the old west, a man becomes a Sheriff just for the pay, figuring he can decamp if things get tough. In the end, he uses ingenuity instead.In the old west, a man becomes a Sheriff just for the pay, figuring he can decamp if things get tough. In the end, he uses ingenuity instead.In the old west, a man becomes a Sheriff just for the pay, figuring he can decamp if things get tough. In the end, he uses ingenuity instead.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
Robert Anderson
- Man at Kate's Eatery
- (uncredited)
Bill Borzage
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Danny Borzage
- Accordionist at Funeral
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaOn the wall in the jail, the wanted poster for "Ben Silas" is the same prop seen frequently in Gunsmoke (1955).
- GoofsWhen the Danbys come into town for the final showdown, there are 13 of them. During the battle, two are shot down by Prudy, yet when they all come to the cannon at the end, there are still 13 of them.
- Quotes
Mayor Ollie Perkins: I wanted you to meet my daughter, Sheriff. She's a good cook, a mighty fine looking girl. Takes after her dear, departed mother.
Jason McCullough: Mother died, huh?
Mayor Ollie Perkins: Nope, she just departed.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Pioneers of Television: Westerns (2011)
- SoundtracksRock of Ages
Lyrics by Augustus Montague Toplady
Music by Thomas Hastings
Hummed by Joan Hackett; played on the accordion during the funeral at the beginning
Featured review
Very Funny
Jason McCullough (James Garner) is just passing through town on his way to Australia (!). Needing money, he takes the job of sheriff and quickly finds himself at odds with the criminal Danby family. Very funny western comedy. It sends up the western genre gently without being condescending or insulting like so many western comedies are. James Garner is terrific as the level-headed sheriff, as quick with his wits as with a gun. Great character actor Jack Elam is lots of fun as his sidekick. Bruce Dern is hilarious as the dim-witted Joe Danby. Walter Brennan plays the patriarch of the Danby clan. One would assume this is a send-up of his role in My Darling Clementine. He's very funny as well. Harry Morgan is solid as always. Joan Hackett as the hotheaded Prudy nearly steals the show. I say nearly because Garner's flawless performance can't be beat. It's really a superb cast in a must-see film.
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- Jan 7, 2014
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- Budget
- $750,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969) officially released in India in English?
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