Storyline

As the Civil War erupts, the townsfolk of Lawrence, Kan., side with either the North or the South, and a deeply embittered sheriff allies himself to the South as a cover for his outlaw gang to pillage and intimidate those who support the North.

Plot Keywords

daughter, texan, teacher, outlaw, soldier, brash, engaging, kansas, small town, corruption, slavery, american civil war, political campaign, heroism, adventure, pursuit, quest, 1860s

Short Review

While this is a John Wayne Western, and the big goof is indeed here and doing the typical John Wayne thing (with nearly every line peppered w/a reference to how great Texas is, statewise), but this is not really his show. In point of fact his is the most cliche and flat of every role in this. Everyone else is having a time spreading their wings and breaking their usual movieland duties. Walter Pidgeon plays the bad guy (because his 'good guy' is so very in-your-face underappreciated), Roy Rodgers is a murderer, and Marjorie Main very nearly embodies the figure of Death itself. I blame the director, Raoul Walsh, who makes this a cowboy feature where the horses don't walk away (trot?) with the whole dang shebang. A better-than-most Western and well worth your time.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 6.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 6.99, Track Hd Price: 6.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 6.99