Author Archive: Retro

The Three Mesquiteers convince a group of settlers to exchange their present property for some which, unbeknownst to our good guys, is going to be worthless. They are captured before they can warn the ranchers.

One of the classic battle-of-the-sexes. In vintage portrayals by John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, the battle is on with slapstick humor and no holds barred. The story of two best friends who love hating each other makes for great entertainment as monumental egos and hurt pride battle with love that’s as passionate as the “hate” between them. Dir. Andrew V. McLaglen

The Sundance Kids widow Etta Place joins up with Pancho Villa.

To escape former buddy Pat Garrett, Doc hides Billy at his mistress’, which turns out to be a bad idea when Billy falls for her. Hughes battled censors for years to get this film released, due to its “steamy” content. Dir. Howard Robard Hughes

A tolerant sheriff in a remote, post-Civil war Kansas town tries to straighten out a deadly conflict between cattlemen and homesteaders. Written by Ernest Haycox. Dir. Edwin L. Marin

In a pre-Hoppy venture, Boyd plays an orphan discovered by Farnum & MacDonald, who argue over who will adopt him. Farnum wins the battle, but the feud rages on for years, until Boyd returns from college determined to bridge the gap. Gable’s first talkie; he plays the love interest of MacDonald’s daughter, who falls for Boyd. Dir. Howard Higgin

The Duke adopts a young Indian girl who has been kidnapped for the deed to her inheritance, a $50,000 oil field. Dir. Harry Fraser

Sartana, bounty hunter and gunfighter, witnesses the robbery of a shipment of gold. He finds his way into town where he meets with a lot of suspicious stares from the locals. He also meets with Samuel Spencer, who seems to own the company in this company town. The gold shipments are being stolen, so Spencer agrees to hire Sartana to protect the next gold shipment. Numerous dull-witted villains make attempts on Sartana’s life, but he survives. Eventually, Sartana’s nemesis Sabbath (he of the white coat and parasol) rides into town. With a showdown inevitable, Sartana and Sabbath square off

A grizzled ex-sheriff helps a man framed for murder to confront the powerful trio of brothers who want him dead.