The Movie Western in the Post War Years was Transitioning from a Broad Simple Appeal to Smaller and more Personal Stories with the Emphasis on Character and Complex and Interesting Defining Traits.
The Film was Shot in Cinecolor, that Flopped. It was Cheaper and Without the Depth and Richness of Other Formats. Here it doesn't Look Bad, but its Limitations and Gaudy Patina are Evident.
Randolph Scott was Becoming a Mature Actor Constantly Evolving in His Long Career Ultimately Peaking with His Collaboration with Budd Boetticher and the Against Type Swan Song Capping a Stellar Career in Peckinpah's "Ride the High Country" (1962).
The Complex and Weaving Screenplay is by Noted Scriber Alan Le May (The Searchers 1956).
Some Viewer Confusion arises with the "Lookalike" Sisters Looking so Similar making it Difficult to Discern Who is Who. But that bit of a Misstep can be Overlooked as the Strong Story Unfolds with Bruce Cabot and other Character Actors Delivering.
Overall, one of the Stepping-Stones for Randy on Hs Way to His most Stellar Decade that saw "The Western" as Flagship along with its Cousin "Sci-Fi" Dominating Pop Culture in the 1950's.
The Film was Shot in Cinecolor, that Flopped. It was Cheaper and Without the Depth and Richness of Other Formats. Here it doesn't Look Bad, but its Limitations and Gaudy Patina are Evident.
Randolph Scott was Becoming a Mature Actor Constantly Evolving in His Long Career Ultimately Peaking with His Collaboration with Budd Boetticher and the Against Type Swan Song Capping a Stellar Career in Peckinpah's "Ride the High Country" (1962).
The Complex and Weaving Screenplay is by Noted Scriber Alan Le May (The Searchers 1956).
Some Viewer Confusion arises with the "Lookalike" Sisters Looking so Similar making it Difficult to Discern Who is Who. But that bit of a Misstep can be Overlooked as the Strong Story Unfolds with Bruce Cabot and other Character Actors Delivering.
Overall, one of the Stepping-Stones for Randy on Hs Way to His most Stellar Decade that saw "The Western" as Flagship along with its Cousin "Sci-Fi" Dominating Pop Culture in the 1950's.