The Gal Who Took the West (1949)In order to gain passage to the West, a woman poses as an opera singer, and causes a feud between two brothers. Director:Frederick De Cordova |
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The Gal Who Took the West (1949)In order to gain passage to the West, a woman poses as an opera singer, and causes a feud between two brothers. Director:Frederick De Cordova |
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Lillian Marlowe
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Gen. Michael O'Hara
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Scott Brady | ... |
Lee O'Hara
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| John Russell | ... |
Grant O'Hara
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Myrna Dell | ... |
Nancy
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James Millican | ... |
Hawley
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Clem Bevans | ... |
Hawley (as old Timer)
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Robert R. Stephenson | ... |
Ted
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Houseley Stevenson | ... |
Ted (as old Timer)
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Robin Short | ... |
Bartender
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Russell Simpson | ... |
Bartender (as old Timer)
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| John Litel | ... |
Colonel Logan
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James Todd | ... |
Douglas Andrews
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Edward Earle | ... |
Mr. Nolan
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In order to gain passage to the West, a woman poses as an opera singer, and causes a feud between two brothers.
Other than THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE, I do not know of another Western that as accurately captures the true nature of the West - and the men and women who settled it. The plot is that of a romantic comedy, but the characters are wonderfully written and acted - far better than in most 'serious' films.
The two brothers battling each other for the affection of one women is both funny - and dramatically believable. And the telling of the story from three different points of view is superbly done.
In my opinion, this is one of the most under-rated films ever made in Hollywood.
Don't miss it!