Red Dust sets the tone for Clark Gable's usual character in movies. He is rough, tough, loud, physical, hard-drinking, and domineering. He also shows some of his typical humorous and softer sides, but not as much as in later movies he made. Jean Harlow is a perfect foil for him in this movie, holding her own in their conflict scenes and a perfect match in their love scenes. There is not much to the story, and it's all light-weight action, but there are some good dialog exchanges between Gable and Harlow, well-tuned to their personalities and acting styles. The movie is consistent with the adventure-type films Gable made throughout his career.
Review of Red Dust
