THE CADDY (Released to Theaters USA 1953)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  The Caddy—cleanly refreshing black and white movie—shows the team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in a suitable to okay watch. It's good to see a movie where men treat women with respect and courtesy.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A golfer with fear of audiences becomes the caddy for a man who can golf in front of audiences.    Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Norman Taurog for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Paul Jones for making the film possible. Cast includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Donna Reed, and Barbara Bates. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It's not a high quality movie and runs a simple, predictable story in black and white. But, it is completely clean and sweet.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

SHANE (Theatrical Release USA 1953)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Shane—good, down-to-earth, refreshing, and simple film—is a wonderful relief from fantasy, science fiction, supernatural, and war movies that currently dominate the market. Great, natural acting by Alan Ladd, Van Heflin, Jean Arthur, Brandon De Wilde, Ben Johnson, and Jack Palance weave through the opening to ending scenes. Good story telling and great writing, that is deeply immersed in thoughtful thinking, bring this film to the forefront for adding to the family home video library. Worth its watch. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images

Storyline 

A man drifts into a new homesteading area and helps a farming family and the community who have settled there. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director George Stevens for directing effort. Producer George Stevens for making the film possible.  Cast includes: Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon deWilde, and Jack Palance. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is good story telling and earns its watch. Even after 70 years (as of 2023), this film has lost none of its entertainment value. It’s an above average western and more than earns its watch.     

                                                                       

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