An American Western; A story about four sons who arrive in a Texas town for their mother's funeral and discover that their drunken father had gambled away the family ranch on the night he was killed so they decide to look into the killing, despite a warning from the sheriff. This is a drama which runs at a good pace, has a terrific plot and storyline, a musical score which fits the piece, and good performances all round, especially John Wayne. The drama is undemanding and traditional in the telling, but it is also unpretentious and lean and lets the pictures do the work. Tension comes from spiky dialogue.
Review of The Sons of Katie Elder
