The read
Scores higher than 79% of the 101 1940s western movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
65 audience votes
Key crew
- Samuel FullerDirector
- Samuel FullerWriter
- Albert GlasserOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Preston FosterJohn Kelley
- Barbara BrittonCynthy Waters
- John IrelandBob Ford
- Reed HadleyJesse James
- J. Edward BrombergHarry Kane
- Victor KilianSoapy
- Tom TylerFrank James
- Tommy NoonanCharles Ford
- Eddie DunnJoe, Silver King Bartender
- Margia DeanSaloon Singer
- Byron FoulgerSilver King Room Clerk
- Jeni Le GonVeronica, Cynthy's Maid
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Themes
saloonkillingoutlawjesse jamesrewardpardonst. louis, missouri19th centurywestern noir