Decent Western that was a labour of love for the great John Wayne , it mingles frantic action , intrigue , fights , suspense and shoot'em up . It deals with John Wayne who is wrongfully accused of killing and has to find the real culprit . Helping him is the always sympathetic George Gabby Hayes , John Wayne's regular sidekick, and hindering the nasty Ward Bond . Meanwhile , falling in love with his boss's niece , gorgeous Ella Raines .
A top-notch oater with thrills , crossfire , an enjoyable friendship between John Wayne and George Gabby Hayes and usual romance between Wayne and the gorgeous Ella Raines . It was splendidly written by Paul Fix , a personal friend of the Duke and a frequent acting co-star .This inoffensive and and memorable Western well starred by John Wayne giving his ordinary acting as the invincible hero who finds himself accused of murder while fighting nasty enemies . Here Wayne is a virtual misogynist but is tamed by frisky , beautiful Ella Raines who not only fights and shoots at him but also flings a knife in his direction. . Support cast is plenty of familiar faces , such as : Ward Bond ,Audrey Long , Russell Wade , Clent Bevans , writer/actor Paul Fix also had a bit part here , among others . Of course, special mention for George Gabby Hayes providing the indispensable hilarious touches by playing a stagecoach driver .
The motion picture was competently directed by Edwin L Marin, though John Wayne attempted unsuccessfully to persuade John Ford to direct . Marin was a good craftsman who made a lot of films until his early death at 53 . As he directed all kinds of genres with penchant for Westerns . As Marin made nice movies such as : Abilene Town , Death Kiss , Johnny Angel , Miss Annie Rooney , Mr Ace , Show Business , Study in scarlet and many others . Rating : 6.5/10 . Above average . This hard-hitting but overly plotted western will appeal to John Wayne and Ella Raines fans .
A top-notch oater with thrills , crossfire , an enjoyable friendship between John Wayne and George Gabby Hayes and usual romance between Wayne and the gorgeous Ella Raines . It was splendidly written by Paul Fix , a personal friend of the Duke and a frequent acting co-star .This inoffensive and and memorable Western well starred by John Wayne giving his ordinary acting as the invincible hero who finds himself accused of murder while fighting nasty enemies . Here Wayne is a virtual misogynist but is tamed by frisky , beautiful Ella Raines who not only fights and shoots at him but also flings a knife in his direction. . Support cast is plenty of familiar faces , such as : Ward Bond ,Audrey Long , Russell Wade , Clent Bevans , writer/actor Paul Fix also had a bit part here , among others . Of course, special mention for George Gabby Hayes providing the indispensable hilarious touches by playing a stagecoach driver .
The motion picture was competently directed by Edwin L Marin, though John Wayne attempted unsuccessfully to persuade John Ford to direct . Marin was a good craftsman who made a lot of films until his early death at 53 . As he directed all kinds of genres with penchant for Westerns . As Marin made nice movies such as : Abilene Town , Death Kiss , Johnny Angel , Miss Annie Rooney , Mr Ace , Show Business , Study in scarlet and many others . Rating : 6.5/10 . Above average . This hard-hitting but overly plotted western will appeal to John Wayne and Ella Raines fans .