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6.5/10   328 votes
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Director:

Jack Conway

Writers:

Marguerite Roberts (writer)
John Sanford (writer)
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Release Date:

1 October 1941 (USA) more

Tagline:

Another "Boom Town" but better ! more

Plot:

When gambler Candy Johnson comes to the small-town Yellow Creek he has set his mind on the narrow path to live an honest life... more | add synopsis

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User Comments:

Top notch western! more (11 total)


Cast

  (Complete credited cast)

Clark Gable ... 'Candy' Johnson

Lana Turner ... Elizabeth Cotton
Frank Morgan ... Judge Cotton

Claire Trevor ... 'Gold Dust' Nelson
Marjorie Main ... Mrs. Varner
Albert Dekker ... Brazos Hearn
Henry O'Neill ... Daniel Wells
Chill Wills ... The Sniper
Veda Ann Borg ... Pearl
Douglas Wood ... Governor Wilson
Betty Blythe ... Mrs. Wilson
Harry Worth ... Harry Gates
Lew Harvey ... Blackie
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Arthur Belasco ... Pallbearer (scenes deleted)
Eddie Gribbon ... Pallbearer (scenes deleted)
Russell Hicks ... Dr. Otis (scenes deleted)
Ralph Peters ... Pallbearer (scenes deleted)
Syd Saylor ... Pallbearer (scenes deleted)
Harry Semels ... Pallbearer (scenes deleted)
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Additional Details

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Certification:

West Germany:12 (nf) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (PCA #7634)

Company:

Loew's more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Gable's wife at the time of production, Carole Lombard, was often on the set, keeping aware of Turner's party girl reputation and her husband's affinity for blondes. more

Movie Connections:

Featured in The Stratton Story (1949) more

Soundtrack:

Oh, Dem Golden Slippers more


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4 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
Top notch western!, 8 November 2003
10/10
Author: perfectbond

I can't believe the relatively low score for this movie! It is unfathomable to me. I don't usually gush about movies but I enjoyed this film immensely. Dashing Clark Gable and glamorous Lana Turner have terrific chemistry and their witty (and later amorous) exchanges were pure enjoyment to behold. The supporting cast is also excellent. The sharply written screenplay is a perfect balance of romance, drama, action, and even comedy such as when Candy smooth talks his way through jams) that is executed with such aplomb and zest that I was on cloud nine after watching this film. This is not only one of my favorite westerns but also one of my favorite films period. It's a shame it isn't as much in the public consciousness as it deserves to be. Highest recommendation! 10/10

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