Author Archive: Retro

Quirt Evans, an all round bad guy, is nursed back to health and sought after by Penelope Worth, a Quaker girl. He eventually finds himself having to choose between his world and the world Penelope lives in.

A mysterious woman persuades two cowboys to help her in a revenge scheme.

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