THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE (Released to Theaters USA 1948)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  The Treasure of the Sierra Madre—simple story—has great  acting that accesses the skills of Walter Huston (father of John Huston), Tim Holt, and Humphrey Bogart. This is a sit down and watch film that relies on simple southwestern scenery. Wait for the terrific, unexpected concluding scenes.  Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline  Two men, trying to make a dollar, meet an old timer who dreams of wealth from mining gold and knows where to find it.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director John Huston for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Jack L. Warner, and Producer Henry Blanke, for making the film possible. Cast includes Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett, Barton MacLane, Alfonso Bedoya, Arturo Soto Rangel, Manuel Dondé, and José Torvay.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a good watch and tells a simple story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

STAGECOACH (Theatrical Release USA 1939)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì

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.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

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.

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Ben Meyers