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As run-of-the-mill Wayne Westerns go, this RKO picture is a bit upscale from the fare at Republic, if also less robust. Edwin L. Marin's direction is undistinguished, but the RKO craftsmanship is handsome as usual, and it must have been nice to work from a coherent screenplay for a change. Gabby Hayes is around to discuss sexual politics with Duke. For some reason the veteran character actor Frank Puglia goes uncredited as Raines's enigmatic servant, who seems to have wandered in from a Val Lewton production. --Richard T. Jameson
| ACTORS: | John Wayne, Ella Raines |
| CATEGORY: | Video |
| DIRECTOR: | Edwin L. Marin |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 29 September, 1944 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Turner Home Video |
| MPAA RATING: | NR (Not Rated) |
| FEATURES: | Black & White, Closed-captioned, NTSC |
| TYPE: | Western |
| MEDIA: | VHS Tape |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 053939654332 |
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Customer Reviews of Tall in the Saddle
A Gabby Showcase Enjoyable Western that even non-Wayne fans should find entertaining. Film blends equal parts mystery, bravado, romance, and humor in fairly smooth fashion. Mystery plot comes from actor-writer Paul Fix, comic relief from incomparable Gabby Hayes, while convincing bravado is supplied by you-know-who. Still and all, this is a Gabby Hayes showcase, and I would think a high point of his career ( he had just left the Hopalong series). In fact, the first ten minutes are among the funniest and most satisfying of any Western on record: the chemistry between Hayes and Wayne is simply terrific and easily tops that between Wayne and his two leading ladies. This is a fine "buddy" picture, even if the participants are wildly unequal in age and skills. My one complaint -- special effects and art direction. Scenic shots from Sedona, AR, simply do not blend well with pedestrian shots from the San Fernando Valley, while shoddy process photography and occasional cheapjack sets also mar final result. Apparently Wayne still did not command a class A budget. Too bad. Still and all, fans of the Duke and those of all tastes could do a lot worse.
John wayne's legacy starts to bloom
I love the chemistry between the Duke and George "Gabby" Hayes. I noticed it while watching the "B" westerns of The Duke's early movie career. Paul Fix wrote the screen play and is also credited for giving John Wayne his famous walk. In this movie, The Duke is a Man's man. He had that great charisma that is lacking in so many "stars" today. The story is simple and yet, it's a good one. the classic format of good vs. evil and no one could pull it off better than John Wayne! I also enjoyed watching Ward Bond play the corrupt judge. In my opinion; He is one of the greatest character actors in movie history. He and John wayne played so well off of each other. Even though the movie isn't considered a classic, It is well worth watching and it is also very much worth owning. Trust me; this is one for your collection!
The Perfect John Wayne Western
I love this movie, and not just because I was born in central Texas in 1941 and my older, cowgirl sister looked like Ella Raines.
Sure, some folks consider it a Gabby Hayes movie, but not me. Gabby was 56 at the time and looked about John's age, and he had more lines, but what the hey? You all can believe me, Big John was the star.
Heck, I'd never reveal the ending, so you're going to have to just go out and buy it, the perfect old/new western -- a thinker but without those songs from nowhere. Or catch it at a movie house in the nearest town to you with less than 75 inhabitants.
That's All Folks!!!