The read
Scores higher than 73% of the 115 1940s western movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Notorious shootist and womanizer Quirt Evans' horse collapses as he passes a Quaker family's home. Quirt has been wounded, and the kindly family takes him in to nurse him back to health against the advice of others. The handsome Evans quickly attracts the affections of their beautiful daughter, Penelope. He develops an affection for the family and their faith, but his troubled past follows him.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
131 audience votes
Key crew
- James Edward GrantScreenplay
- Richard HagemanOriginal Music Composer
- James Edward GrantDirector
Cast
- John WayneQuirt Evans
- Gail RussellPenelope 'Penny' Worth
- Harry CareyMarshal Wistful McClintock
- Bruce CabotLaredo Stevens
- Irene RichMrs. Worth
- Lee DixonRandy McCall
- Stephen GrantJohnny Worth
- Tom PowersDr. Mangram
- Paul HurstFrederick Carson
- Olin HowlandBradley
- John HalloranThomas Worth
- Joan BartonLila Neal
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Themes
love at first sightshootoutquakerismcattle rustlingoutlaw gangbrunettebar fightbar brawltelegraph officerevolversidekickhospitality