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Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957)
Wish this was available on DVD--very young Angie Dickinson in another western
This is a classic western that incorporates the calvary and some religion. I am a big fan of Randolph Scott. While I prefer him in more serious roles, it was interesting to see him in a semi-comedic role. He does seem to have an air of mischief about him. In this movie he is smart, clever, and classy. I liked seeing some future stars in minor or uncredited roles. Angie Dickinson was very cute. She also had more weight in her earlier days of acting. This is the second western that I have seen her in. Remember Rio Bravo with John Wayne? James Gardner was good looking too. Also, a nice surprise to see in this movie was actor Nancy Kulp, better known as Miss Jane Hathaway from the Beverly Hillbillies. The storyline was a bit complicated and drawn-out in some areas, but overall a good story where good wins over evil.
Top Gun (1955)
Good movie, predictable, hokey
I liked Top Gun. It held my interest. Predictable plot, decent character development and story line. It is pretty similar to High Noon in that the town people appear weak and scared to stand up to a villain. This movie has some quality actors who really did not get a chance to share all of their talents. Also some of the actors did not receive credit for their roles. Denver Pyle was a good looking man in his younger days. John Dehner, Rod Taylor are outstanding in their roles. Sterling Hayden did the best that he could with poor material. It is hard to imagine him as a gunslinger. Laura, played by Karen Booth, was a nauseating character. She seemed flattered that two men may have been fighting over her. Ugh. Finally, How can people travel without luggage? Especially women.