Copper Canyon (1950)Johnny Carter, performing sharpshooter, is asked to help a beleaguered group of copper miners. Director:John Farrow |
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Copper Canyon (1950)Johnny Carter, performing sharpshooter, is asked to help a beleaguered group of copper miners. Director:John Farrow |
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| Ray Milland | ... |
Johnny Carter
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| Hedy Lamarr | ... |
Lisa Roselle
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Macdonald Carey | ... |
Deputy Lane Travis
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Mona Freeman | ... |
Caroline Desmond
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| Harry Carey Jr. | ... |
Lt. Ord
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| Frank Faylen | ... |
Mullins
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Hope Emerson | ... |
Ma Tarbet
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Taylor Holmes | ... |
Theodosius Roberts
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Peggy Knudsen | ... |
Cora
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James Burke | ... |
Jeb Bassett
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Percy Helton | ... |
'Scamper' Joad
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Philip Van Zandt | ... |
Sheriff Wattling
(as Philip van Zandt)
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Francis Pierlot | ... |
Moss Balfour
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Ernö Verebes | ... |
Professor
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Paul Lees | ... |
Bat Laverne
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A group of copper miners, Southern veterans, are terrorized by local rebel-haters, led by deputy Lane Travis. The miners ask stage sharpshooter Johnny Carter to help them, under the impression that he is the legendary Colonel Desmond. It seems they're wrong; but Johnny's show comes to Coppertown and Johnny romances lovely gambler Lisa Roselle, whom the miners believe is at the center of their troubles. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
I like Copper Canyon, it's one of my favorite westerns. Admittedly the plot is somewhat convoluted and the acting, although competent, is not outstanding. I think I mainly like the cast. Hedy Lamarr is gorgeous -- as usual -- Mona Freeman was one of Hollywood's prettiest blondes, and Ray Milland is the suave, dashing hero. At the time it was made, Copper Canyon was just one of many westerns ground out during Hollywood's Golden Age, although a bit more stylish than most. But, like most Golden Age movies, it's fun to watch -- which I can't say about most movies made these days.