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The Cheyenne Social Club

  • 19701970
  • GPGP
  • 1h 43m
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6.8/10
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Henry Fonda, James Stewart, Sharon DeBord, Elaine Devry, Shirley Jones, Jackie Joseph, Sue Ane Langdon, Jackie Russell, and Jean Willes in The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
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An aging cowboy finds to his embarrassment that the successful business he has inherited from his brother is actually a house of prostitution.An aging cowboy finds to his embarrassment that the successful business he has inherited from his brother is actually a house of prostitution.An aging cowboy finds to his embarrassment that the successful business he has inherited from his brother is actually a house of prostitution.
IMDb RATING
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4.6K
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  • Director
    • Gene Kelly
  • Writer
    • James Lee Barrett
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Henry Fonda
    • Shirley Jones
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gene Kelly
  • Writer
    • James Lee Barrett
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Henry Fonda
    • Shirley Jones
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    "The Cheyenne Social Club" James Stewart, Henry Fonda 1970 National General Pictures
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    James Stewart in The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
    Henry Fonda, James Stewart, and Shirley Jones in The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
    Henry Fonda, James Stewart, Sharon DeBord, Elaine Devry, Shirley Jones, Jackie Joseph, Sue Ane Langdon, Jackie Russell, and Charlotte Stewart in The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
    Henry Fonda, James Stewart, and Shirley Jones in Firecreek (1968)
    Henry Fonda and James Stewart in The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
    James Stewart in The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
    Henry Fonda and James Stewart in The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
    James Stewart, Sharon DeBord, Jackie Joseph, Sue Ane Langdon, and Jackie Russell in The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
    Henry Fonda and James Stewart in The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)

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    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • John O'Hanlanas John O'Hanlan
    Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda
    • Harley Sullivanas Harley Sullivan
    Shirley Jones
    Shirley Jones
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Sue Ane Langdon
    Sue Ane Langdon
    • Opal Annas Opal Ann
    Elaine Devry
    Elaine Devry
    • Paulineas Pauline
    Robert Middleton
    Robert Middleton
    • Barkeep (Great Plains Saloon)as Barkeep (Great Plains Saloon)
    Arch Johnson
    Arch Johnson
    • Marshal Andersonas Marshal Anderson
    Dabbs Greer
    Dabbs Greer
    • Willowbyas Willowby
    Jackie Russell
    • Carrie Virginiaas Carrie Virginia
    Jackie Joseph
    Jackie Joseph
    • Annie Joas Annie Jo
    Sharon DeBord
    • Sara Jeanas Sara Jean
    • (as Sharon De Bord)
    Richard Collier
    Richard Collier
    • Nathan Potteras Nathan Potter
    Charles Tyner
    Charles Tyner
    • Charlie Bannisteras Charlie Bannister
    Jean Willes
    Jean Willes
    • Aliceas Alice
    Robert J. Wilke
    Robert J. Wilke
    • Corey Bannisteras Corey Bannister
    Carl Reindel
    Carl Reindel
    • Pete Dodgeas Pete Dodge
    J. Pat O'Malley
    J. Pat O'Malley
    • Dr. Foyas Dr. Foy
    Jason Wingreen
    Jason Wingreen
    • Dr. Farley Carteras Dr. Farley Carter
    • Director
      • Gene Kelly
    • Writer
      • James Lee Barrett
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The political subtext was a reference to the real-life political differences of James Stewart and Henry Fonda.
    • Goofs
      There are no mountains in the immediate vicinity of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
    • Quotes

      John O'Hanlan: How much money do you want, Harley?

      Harley Sullivan: Fifteen or twenty dollars ought to do me.

      John O'Hanlan: What do you need it for?

      Harley Sullivan: Things.

      John O'Hanlan: Well, what kind of things?

      Harley Sullivan: Just-just things. You know, like a drink of whiskey if I wanted it, or a new shirt or something.

      John O'Hanlan: You already have two shirts. You don't want to wear but one of them at a time unless it's winter.

      Harley Sullivan: There you go thinking like a Republican again.

      John O'Hanlan: Well, you don't bring up politics while you're borrowing money, Harley. It ain't seemly!

    • Connections
      Edited into La Classe américaine (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Rolling Stone
      Music and Lyrics by Walter Scharf, Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn

      Performed by Henry Fonda (uncredited)

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Easy Going Comedy Western!
    "The Cheyenne Social Club" is a delightful easy going comedy western produced and directed by screen legend Gene Kelly. Given the subject matter, Kelly manages to stick handle around the double entendres and present a comedy that is tastefully done and probably offended no one.

    Two drifters, John O'Hanlan (James Stewart) and Harley Sullivan (Henry Fonda) are working cattle in Texas. One day O'Hanlan receives a letter informing him that he has inherited some property in Cheyenne, Wyoming. So he and Harley set out for Cheyenne.

    When they arrive, they discover that the property that O'Hanlan has inherits is a bawdy house known as The Cheyenne Social Club. They meet the "Madame", Jennie (Shirley Jones) and the rest of the girls, Opal Ann (Sue Ann Langdon), Pauline (Elaine Divry), Carrie Virginia (Jackie Russell), Annie Jo (Jackie Joseph) and Sara Jean (Sharon DeBord).

    O'Hanlan at first is hailed as a saviour by the townsfolk. He is given carte blanche at the local saloon by the Barkeep (Robert Middleton) and becomes the most popular man in town. Harley meanwhile has struck up a friendship with another saloon girl Alice (Jean Willes) after he stops her runaway horse.

    O'Hanlan is uncomfortable with the kind of business he's in and announces that he is closing up the Social Club while he ponders his next move. Well, the townsfolk don't take too kindly to this and turn against him. In particular he runs afoul of bully Corey Bannister (Robert J. Wilke).

    When Jennie is beat up by Bannister, O'Hanlan comes to her aid. With some unexpected help from Harley, he manages to gun down Bannister. The local Marshal (Arch Johnson) warns O'Hanlon that Bannister's relatives will surely come after him. Harley decides to return to Texas. On the trail he meets the Bannisters led by "Uncle" Charlie (Charles Tyner) who are heading to Cheyenne.

    Only O'Hanlon is left to defend the Social Club and its girls. But then........................

    Stewart and Fonda had been friends since the 1930s and play well off of each other. As a contrast, takes a look at "Firecreek" which they made two years earlier for two completely different performances. Both had done light comedy before so were able to play these roles convincingly. They even get to "sing" a song on the trail (good thing they didn't quit their day jobs).

    The film is made even better with its fine supporting cast. In addition to those already mentioned there is Dabbs Greer as Lawyer Willowby, J.Pat O'Malley as a fast talking drummer and John Dehner, Jason Wingreen, Myron Healey and Hal Baylor in other roles.

    Great entertainment.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 12, 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Geschossen wird ab Mitternacht
    • Filming locations
      • J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch - 75 Rancho Alegre Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Eaves Movie Ranch
      • National General Pictures
      • National General Production Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $107,300
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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