ALBUQUERQUE (Released to Theaters USA 1948)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì Albuquerque—Randolph Scott—works like a cookie cutter movie. While it serves as an afternoon, easy-on-the-mind western themed movie, it is interesting enough to finish due to its story which is strong enough to follow. Without the presence of Gabby Hayes the film could have some bland parts. Randolph Scott is stronger and better than he was in Canadian Pacific, and plays a good part for the lead actor. The movie is no worse or better than other B-grade films.  Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia  Storyline   Cole Armin travels by stage to work in his uncle's mining business. He soon finds that his uncle is corrupt and changes positions.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Ray Enright for directing effort. Thank you to Producers William H. Pine, and William C. Thomas, for making the film possible. Cast includes: Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Lon Chaney Jr., Russell Hayden, Catherine Craig, George Cleavland, Irving Bacon, and Bernard Nedell.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Overall, it's a simple watch that does not tax emotion or mental effort to watch and provides a view of early western movie stars to include George 'Gabby' Hayes, a very nice addition to this film. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers