The Grapes of Wrath—Henry Fonda, John Carridine, John Qualan, and
Jane Darwell—is an example of high-quality writing and presentation. Thanks to Director
John Ford for his finesse.
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Storyline
A family travels from Oklahoma to California
during the Great Depression.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director John Ford for directing
effort. Thank you to Producers Darryl Zanuck and Nunnally Johnson for making
the film possible. Cast includes: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine,
Shirley Mills, John Qualen, and Eddie Quillan.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This is what a film should be in all respects.
A beautiful classic that can be watched many times through the years.
Stagecoach—significant
historically as the first western ‘talkie’ or sound film directed by John Ford—still
has high entertainment value in 2020. The casting relies on the talents of John
Wayne, Andy Devine, John Carradine, Tim Holt, and Donald Meek. The story has a
straightforward presentation with good drama and some terrific action and stunt
scenes. The storyline itself is obviously dated, but still relevant as a very
good study in human attitudes and interactions.
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Storyline
Passengers
on a stagecoach are attacked by Geronimo.
Additional Thanks
Thank
you to Director John Ford for directing effort. Thank you to Producer John Ford
for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Dallas
(Claire Trevor), Ringo Kid (John Wayne), Buck (Andy Divine), Hatfield (John
Carradine), Doc Josiah Boone (Thomas Mitchell), Mrs. Lucy Mallory (Louise
Platt), Marshal Curley Wilcox (George Bancroft) Samuel Peacock (Donald Meek),
Ellsworth Henry Gatewood (Berton Churchill), Lieutenant Blanchard (Tim Holt),
and Luke Plummer (Tom Tyler).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes.
The movie is worth a watch and still has value as an addition to the home video
collection.
