Comedy western in which a traveler bets more money than he can afford in a poker game, and unusual events follow.Comedy western in which a traveler bets more money than he can afford in a poker game, and unusual events follow.Comedy western in which a traveler bets more money than he can afford in a poker game, and unusual events follow.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
- Doc Scully
- (as Burgess Meridith)
- Jackie
- (as Gerald Michenaud)
- Sam Rhine
- (as James Kenny)
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- TriviaDirector Fielder Cook had liked James Berwick's performance so much that he insisted Berwick reprise his television role of barman Sam Rhine in this film, despite his lack of cinema experience. This was Berwick's only screen role of any note, all other appearances being bit parts.
- GoofsToward the end of the movie, the banjo players are playing five-string banjos which didn't exist until well after the turn of the century.
- Quotes
Henry Drummond: Now then, why is Celie marrying you?
Arthur McKenzie: Because she love...
Henry Drummond: [cutting him off] Because she's homely as a lemon and just as sneaky as her old lady, and every man sets foot in this house needs just one look to figure it ain't worth 40,000 acres and a soft spot for the rest of his life.
[looking at Arthur for a reaction]
Henry Drummond: Is that what you were going to say?
Arthur McKenzie: [after a thoughtful pause] Yes, sir.
Henry Drummond: Arthur, I want you to light out of that window right there... and shinny down the rain pipe and get on my horse and get the hell and gone away from us and your old man as far as you can get...
[he gives him money]
Henry Drummond: ... and don't waste any time, Arthur. There's a whole world waitin' for you out there. Good places and bad places... nice people and some not so nice. Look them all over, Arthur. Bide your time and maybe somewhere, someplace, you'll find a real woman. A good woman... Now get!
[they shake hands]
- SoundtracksHello, Ma Baby
(aka "Telephone Rag") (uncredited)
Written by Ida Emerson and Joseph E. Howard
Performed by Marilyn Powell
The surprise plot twist at the end does jar the emotions a little, but is in keeping with the fun and mischievous spirit of the film. Definitely more stylish and funnier than "The Sting". Action, adventure, comedy, suspense ----- this well-crafted tale has it all. It deserves the term "classic".
- JulietBlksoldier
- Jan 14, 2005
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- Velika prevara u Dodz Sitiju
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- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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