Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. a propaganda thriller about the Nazis wanting to bomb the Suez Canal. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. "I believe Randolph Scott could have gone further as a performer," De Toth said. The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) | Radio Times Glam gambler Josie Sullivan (Claire Trevor, in her eleventh of twelve Westerns; she was most famously Dallas in Stagecoach but had also been wooed by Quantrill in Dark Command in 1940) clearly has a soft spot for him. De Toth shot another, much more memorable 3-D picture in 1953 - the Vincent Price horror film House of Wax. (from The Films of Randolph Scott by Robert Nott). The Stranger Wore A Gun - YouTube I thought, facetiously, "Boy oscar is written oll over that!" pre-owned The original music by Mischa Bakaleinikoff, though, is pretty corny and old-fashioned a lot of the time, especially during the horse chases, which also remind you of old 1930s programmers. Due to this change, the filming of the show took place in the UK. He knew Travis from before and now full expects his help in stealing gold shipments from the stage line. Quantrill's Raiders man Randolph Scott gets the film off with a flurry of action. relegated to directing for television: Maverick, 77 Sunset When Weldon reminded her that they had done a film together, The Stranger Wore a Gun, Trevor said, Remember you? Screenplay: Kenneth Gamet 'The Stranger Wore a Gun' did have a good deal of potential. Didnt they know that they should have had seven each? Mourret himself has to be held back for a dramatic death in a burning saloon. Condition: Quotes After the war, Jeff works on a river boat with his longtime girl friend, card sharp Josie Sullivan. i liked this western.it isn't the greatest western i have seen,but i thought it was mostly well acted,i found the story interesting,and i thought there was some good chemistry between the characters.it's well paced,with a fair amount of action and some excitement.Randolph Scott is the lead actor in the movie,and i thought he was OK,except he seemed a bit too old for the part.but maybe that's just me and my imagination.Claire Trevor(Stagecoach,1939))also stars,and is great.Ernest Borgnine appears as well.there are some other well known actors of the time,(and genre)as well,but i can't recall their names.by the way,this movie was originally filmed in 3D,so it looks a bit cheesy when objects are thrust toward the screen.for me,The Stranger Wore a Gun is a 6/10. | When Travis arrives in Prescott, power lines are visible in the background. Jeff remains missing through the night, and the next day Mourret grows anxious upon discovering the townspeople have lost interest in Jeff's capture. Best of all, on the riverboat he uses a derringer. The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] - YouTube The original trailer in high definition of The Stranger Wore a Gun directed by Andr De Toth and starring Randolph. The Stranger Wore a Gun - Where to Watch and Stream - TV Guide He did a lot of hard-boiled crime pictures and did not scruple to show violent scenes. The film suffers somewhat from the 3-D effects which are kind of lame in the 2-D format we have to suffer on our TV sets. A badman (Randolph Scott) reforms, then tries to disrupt rival outlaws. pre-owned Randolph Scott is caught between good and evil in this action-packed oater, Ex-Confederate spy formerly aligned with terrorist guerilla leader turns good guy in disappointing western. Unfortunately, most spectators, then as now, saw the movie in 2D so they must have wondered what was going on. The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) - Filming & Production - IMDb Scott instigates a feud between Macready and a Mexican bandit. An ex-Confederate spy for the Quantrill's Raiders, torched and looted mercilessly for the "Confederate cause" during the Civil War. Its a great place to shoot TV. Somewhat of a mentor to him as well as lover is the soiled dove Josie Sullivan, played knowingly by Claire Trevor. brian2156. Eventually, Scott gets rid of some of the baddies and makes it a nicer place to live. Randolph Scott probably was in more westerns than any other Hollywood star and some of those films were purportedly pretty good. Later that day Jeff and Josie board the stage for California to begin a new life again. The story is an odd one. Sound: Lambert Day Having been a spy for Quantrill's raiders during the Civil War, Jeff Travis thinking himself a wanted man, flees to Prescott Arizona where he runs into Jules Mourret who knows of his past. The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) - video Dailymotion The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) - Filming & Production - IMDb Watchlist. Lee, on the other hand didn't need any "camera" tricks to make him look fast. After the smoke clears, Scott and Macready remain, and they shoot it out in a top-notch action sequence in a flaming saloon. its day. Raymond Burr, this story of a bored insurance salesman who embarks on an Jeff Travis (Randolph Scott) had been a spy for the notorious Quantrill's Raiders who torched and looted mercilessly for the "Confederate cause" during the Civil War. Editor: Gene Havlick, James Sweeney The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) Movies, TV, Celebs, and more. After tying up Jeff, Kurth departs to get Mourret, and Jeff convinces Slager he will split the gold with him. But it is far from his best effort. | Your Privacy Choices, 2019Sony Pictures Digital Productions Inc.All rights reserved. Soon the war ends and Scott is hated for his war record and people don't want to give him a chance. The confrontation between Randolph Scott and Ernest Borgnine was also fun - with Mr. Borgnine throwing junk at the camera! It was not until recently that De Toth began to receive This is why I have chosen Manchester for a location, where the book might be set in New Jersey, he said. The location shooting was done at Movie Flats off Route 395 near Lone Pine, California, and, along with a lot of faces in this film, will be familiar to experienced moviegoers. for depicting the Native Americans with more depth than contemporary The Stranger Wore a Gun is a Scott-Brown production for Columbia and a priori a cut above some of the Westerns Randolph Scott did. Both watch and plot as Joan Weldon and her father, ship gold via the stagecoach line. They've been making movies up there for years. View cart for details. The Stranger Wore a Gun - western - action - drama - 1953 - YouTube In a way, the film Ride like the wind again., Yeah? Borgnine replied incredulously. that launched Vincent Price's horror film career and is still regarded as That he can't shake his past even in an out of the way western hamlet becomes obvious when both Josie and Jules Mourret (George Macready), another ghost from yesterday, turn up there. They had financial interests together. the prosecution's testimony to form the bulk of the film. He was a man whose shoes shined. The Stranger Wore a Gun is Borgnine's big-screen debut, and (although he pretended otherwise in order to win the role) was also the first time he ever rode a non-carousel horse! Producer: Harry Joe Brown He decides to settle in Prescott, Arizona, where he takes a job driving for the Conroy Stage Company. This is the first time in my life that I was on a damned horse., Years later, Joan Weldon met Claire Trevor at a party. pre-owned The Stranger Wore a Gun (Columbia, 1953) - Jeff Arnold's West Best Original Motion Picture Story for The Gunfighter (1950), a "Full cast and crew for The Stranger Wore a Gun", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Stranger_Wore_a_Gun&oldid=1138471204, This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 21:44. Sold by: Mourret is unsuccessful trying to steal the money and gold transported by the company but is frequently lured by Jason Conroy (Pierre Watkin); he intends to use Travis to get inside information about the transportation of gold. Entertaining. Andr De Toth wrote (in De Toth on De Toth): I believe Randolph Scott could have gone further as a performer. starblindbooks, Am very pleased with the condition of this old movie. It will be very easy to find any others from this era. GREATER THAN EVER IN 3-D! The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) - Filming & Production - IMDb The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) Filming & Production Showing all 3 items Jump to: Filming Locations (3) Filming Locations Edit Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA 7 of 7 found this interesting Whitney Portal, Lone Pine, California, USA 7 of 7 found this interesting First of all, it keeps you guessing especially as regards Randolph Scott's character, whose motivation is difficult to discern. But it's not something. "Once you learn to toss your conscience out the window, nothing matters. Macready was a great villain but not a western villain. Watching "The Stranger Wore A Gun" can be a chore. Purchase The Stranger Wore a Gun on digital and stream instantly or download offline. That began a continuing admiration for Lee Marvin,, who could do bad guys, good guys, good guy-bad guy (Cat Ballou), Comedy, Drama, Action, He was a craftsman, and a master at it. Aided by henchmen Dan Kurth and Bull Slager, Jules runs his competitor, the Mexican bandit Degas, out of town. The Indian Fighter (1955) an exciting Kirk Douglas vehicle about a Horrendous dialogue, terrible editing (the big gunfight in the mountains is unintelligible until the principals gather to rehash what just happened), and some really bad acting (not so much from Scott, Borgnine, or Marvin, but pretty much everybody else. When Mourret's men kill a friend of his he sets out to get Mourret and his men. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Although the film was another 3-D film by director Andre De Toth, he only had one eye and would never be able to see the result of the process. early artistic bent, having his first exhibit of paintings and sculpture at Where Was The Stranger Filmed? Netflix Filming Locations De Toth was married for a time to Veronica Lake Jules shoots Degas and tries to rob the stage but is stopped when Jeff kicks Dan off and returns to town. Ad Choices Alternate Versions There are quite a few surprises in this film. Its in nice color and acceptably photographed by Lester White, who did quite a lot of second-feature movies and TV Westerns (especially Rin Tin Tin and The Roy Rogers Show) over the years but nothing really special. Lee Marvin, who worked with Randolph Scott on three occasions, recalled one incident during the making of The Stranger Wore a Gun: "There was a flaming stagecoach in one scene, racing along while the cameras rolled in the driver's seat. Was it supposed to be entertaining? Guns are pointed directly at the viewer. There is some really incredible architecture in the region that looks great on-screen.. When Slager loosens the ropes, Jeff breaks free and escapes. Terms of Use After the stage driver Jim is gunned down in a stage robbery, Jeff turns honest again and vows to avenge Jim. A post shared by Richard Armitage (@richardcarmitage). wagon master leading his train through rough territory that won accolades The next day, Mourret sends one of his henchmen, Dan Kurth, to ride with Jeff on the stage, which is ambushed by both Degas and Mourret. The crew was also spotted filming at the Peel Memorial outside Bury Parish Church on The Rock. He's incredibly out of place in all of them. Vintage Burt Cassell 12k Gold Filled Jade, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Scarab Brooch (#364086686444), item as described, fast shipping, great ebayer, Delta 132890 Towel Robe Hook Polished Chrome Silverton Collection New in Box (#364137148282), MINI FOOTBALL 1996 Patriots Curtis Martin New In Package By Football USA Vintage (#364137148277). Mourret has a rival, the Mexican bandit Degas, played quite extraordinarily badly by Alfonso Bedoya. Like Boetticher, De Toth worked with Scott on five films, so the two must have gotten along pretty well. critical recognition for his entertaining body of work. Originally shot in 3-D, this is based on the novel "Yankee Gold" by John M. Cunning ham. When Mourret angrily chastises him later, Jeff explains that he has learned that the next stage will be carrying $25,000 and thus will be a more important robbery. Trevor didnt recognize Weldon. After obtaining his law The jumbo-sized boulders seem made of stucco and the Sierra Nevadas in the background include Mt. Condition: This was odd in a way as he only had one eye and could not appreciate 3D at all. and several other films. Randolph Scott had been a "Semi-hero" of mine in the late thirties and the forties. Cookie Consent Tool The rest of the movie, and the greater part, is a stage-line story as Randy inveigles his way once more into the confidence of an honest father and daughter, the Conroys (Pierre Watkin and a rather timid Joan Weldon) but this time cant bring himself to betray them. He enlists in the Confederate Army as a legitimate soldier. In any case she saves him when Yankees recognize him as the spy of Lawrence. Manchester City Centre, Ancoats, St Peters Square and Whalley Range feature in some of the important scenes in the show. The Thief of Bagdad and other films. The Stranger Wore a Gun is directed by Andre De Toth and adapted to screenplay by Kenneth Gamet from the story Yankee Gold written by John W. Cunningham. decluttr_store, Verified purchase: But The Stranger Wore a Gun is not one of them. showers twice a day, I believe. He directed a few films abroad, the best The Stranger Wore a Gun | Movies Anywhere De Toth was born in Austria-Hungary, where he was known as Sasvri Farkasfalvi Tthfalusi Tth Endre Antal Mihly; Andr De Toth was perhaps slightly more Hollywood-friendly. Soon after, Jeff arrives at the saloon to challenge Mourret and Slager. | Yes Moments after Josie departs, Kurth and another Mourret henchman, Bull Slager, break into Jeff's room, demanding to know the location of the gold. Adapted for the screen by Danny Brocklehurst, it follows the story of a man whose world is decimated after a secret about his marriage is brought to light by a complete stranger. festivals from Scotland to San Francisco. In 1953, 3D was a new fad, and De Toth made what many regard to be the best ever 3D film, the Vincent Price horror flick House of Wax. Finally Randy says he is through with guns and goes off to California with Claire. The next day the Conroy stage arrives carrying Josie and Mexican bandit leader Degas, Mourret's rival, who also anticipates stealing the line's gold transports. Places in Stockport like The Plaza and the Market Place also feature in some of the scenes of the show. Ninety percent of a good film is due to casting. The stars keep coming with super heavies Ernest Borgnine and Lee Marvin doing the bidding of fellow Raider Jules Mourret (George Macready). as a cameraman for cinematographer Istvan Eiben. When Mourret's men kill a friend of his he sets out to get Mourret and his men. The whole place looks as if nature had put it there to be used as a spectacularly realistic phony movie set. Western. Jeff makes it out with only minor burns on his hands. age 14 and seeing his first play produced at age 18. | Conroy avoided being robbed by hiding the gold in a different location for each trip, never revealing the hiding place to the driver. See production, box office & company info, Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA. About filming in Manchester, Coben said: We filmed all across Manchester for the most part, as well as places around the city like Bolton. haunting character study of a killer (Gregory Peck) trying to live down his I dont like adaptations that are a slave to the book version. The star of the show Jennifer Saunders expressed her joy at becoming a part of the series and said: Im delighted to be playing Heidi in this new Harlan Coben drama. Claire Trevor keeps the brouhaha at fever pitch by helping Scott escape from certain death. Afterward, Shelby asks Jeff to remain in Prescott, but he decides to start a new life with Josie in California. Now, you can add The Stranger to this list as well. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Stranger Wore a Gun DVD at the best online prices at eBay! Technicolor/3-Dimension production, music is by Mischa Bakaleinikoff and cinematography by Lester White. | See more The Stranger Wore a Gun (DVD, 2005), - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. The one-eyed de Toth was an odd choice to helm a 3-D Jeff Travis, a spy for Quantrill's Raiders, leaves when he realizes Quantrill's true nature. He takes a job on the stage line that Mourret is trying to steal gold from. Jeff Travis, a spy for Quantrill's Raiders, leaves when he he realizes Quantrill's true nature. When one of Mourret's men kills the driver of the wagon, Travis schemes a plan to get rid of the gang. (1944-1952) with whom he had two children. in his youth, but he persevered and it was the most successful 3-D film of Randolph Scott - Turner Classic Movies Something went wrong. That night Jeff and Dan face off ready to draw but Jeff is faster. Meanwhile, Jeff explains his entire past to the Conroys and, warned by Josie, evades Mourret and the vigilante group. He fled to England before World War II where he worked with Alexander Korda. The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) - The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) - User They didn't fight about story points. Newcomer Jules is holding a Mexican gang at bay led by the colorful Degas (Alfonso Bedoya). In reality the stranger with gun savvy is working with a strong willed loyalist(George Macready) to the Confederation trying to discover where scads of gold is being hid. It's hard to tell if he's a bad guy or a good guy sometimes, as he manipulates two different gangs of unsavory characters. De Toth immigrated to Hollywood nice house, successful career, etc.) Jeff pushes Kurth off the stage, then disappears as the gangs confront one another and Mourret ends up killing Degas. "The Stranger Wore a Gun" is fun western. Soon enough, he learns that the town is now . Sold by: 'Seven Men from Now'). Also Known As Randolph Crane Birth Place Orange County, Virginia, USA Born January 23, 1898 Died March 02, 1987 Cause of Death Natural Causes Biography Read More Ruggedly handsome star who entered film as a bit player in 1929 as a result of a chance meeting with Howard Hughes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Jeff Arnold 2023 All rights reserved Designed by. The working titles of the film were I Ride Alone and Yankee Gold. Here, as in all his movies, Scott is a shrewd, brave, and essentially gentlemanly survivor who fights fair and he is a character whom you like--I did, anyway. In any case, this film has its own tale to tell, and the performances of Scott, Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine are solid. Thankyou, Verified purchase: His biggest commercial hit came with House of Wax (1953), the movie With Andre de Toth directing, it really should have been something. degree from the University of Budapest, he began acting, writing and working However, in its adaptation, Netflix takes it to the other side of the pond, which not only warrants a lot of change in the backdrop of the scenes but also in the story as a whole. Stranger Wore A Gun, The (1953) -- (Movie Clip) William Clarke Quantrill, Stranger Wore a Gun, The - (Original Trailer), Stranger Wore A Gun, The (1953) -- (Movie Clip) You Ride A Careless Horse, Stranger Wore A Gun, The (1953) -- (Movie Clip) Thieves, Cutthroats And Murderers, Jul He decides to settle in Prescott . Amazon.com: The Stranger Wore a Gun : Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Joan Weldon, George Macready, Alfonso Bedoya, Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Pierre Watkin, Joseph Vitale, Clem Bevans, Andr De Toth: Movies & TV Skip to main content .us Hello Select your address Movies & TV If so, they were lost on me.It seems incredible that the experienced cast and crew made such a film but it is indicative of the fact that films, no matter who makes them, have elements that are beyond the control of their makers. He rides into Prescott loaded for bear, hence the title "The Stranger Wore a Gun." 83m/C VHS, DVD . Menu. Yakima Canutts son Tap is in town too and Franklyn Farnum was on the stage. 5 star's seller. The Stranger Wore A Gun $3.99 $12.99 Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Andr De Toth directed seven of producer-star Randolph Scott's Westerns; The Stranger Wore a Gun is the most disappointing, especially since its original 3-D is now moot. The film is one of the first 3-D western movies; it earned an estimated $1.6 million at the North American box office in 1953. Marvin is about the best actor after Randy. Strip and The Westerner. The author of the book, Harlan Coben explained why the idea of transferring the mystery to a new setting felt great to him. The Stranger Wore a Gun Cast and Crew - Cast Photos and Info starring Michael Caine, and then he more or less retired from active Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine are on hand as heavies. Before their respective careers were over, De Toth and Scott would collaborate on Man in the Saddle (1951), Carson City (1952), The Stranger Wore a Gun, Thunder Over the Plains (1953), Riding Shotgun (1954), and The Bounty Hunter (1954). The Stranger Wore a Gun - Rotten Tomatoes But he was more than happy to work with his old buddy Scott once again, in a genre that they both understood. In this movie, he was so old, and so slow drawing his gun, that they had to speed up the film to make it look like he was drawing his gun fast. He enlists in the Confederate Army as a legitimate soldier. budget western about an outlaw (Burl Ives) and his gang taking over taking a | striking as one of the first films to examine the American dream gone sour. There is something about the plot of The Stranger Wore a Gun which vaguely prefigures Yojimbo and its spaghetti reincarnations, as Randy plays two gangs off, one against the other. While waiting to rob the stage, Jules and his gang encounter Degas and his gang. The Stranger Wore a Gun - Full Cast & Crew 1953 1 hr 23 mins NR Watchlist Where to Watch A badman (Randolph Scott) reforms, then tries to disrupt rival outlaws. Scott instigates a feud between Macready and a Mexican bandit. Synopsis: Having been a spy for Quantrill's raiders during the Civil War, Jeff Travis thinking himself a wanted man, flees to Prescott Arizona where he runs into Jules Mourret who knows of his past. Which had advantages, but no surprises." Stranger Wore A Gun, The (1953) -- (Movie Clip) Thieves, Cutthroats And Murderers Film Details Also Known As I Ride Alone, Yankee Gold Genre Western Release Date Jul 1953 Premiere Information New York opening: 30 Jul 1953 Production Company Scott-Brown Productions Distribution Company Columbia Pictures Corp. Country United States Guardian of the Wilderness aka Mountain Man (Sunn Classic Pictures, 1976), Shoot Out at Big Sag (TV pilot, Brennan Productions, 1962). (Alexander Knox), in Poland and makes excellent use of flashbacks illustrating
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