A Virginia farmer defies both the Confederate and Union armies to steer a neutral course for his family through the American Civil War. [ Shenandoah credits: Dir: Andrew V. McLaglen/ James Stewart, Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett/ 106 min/ Western, Family/ Anti-War, Eminent Domain, Anti-Draft] Lieutenant Johnson: “[To fight this war, the State of] Virginia needs all of her … [Read more...]
Carson City (1952)
An engineer must overcome both human and technical obstacles to build a railroad. [ Carson City credits: Dir: Andre De Toth/ Randolph Scott, Lucille Norman, Raymond Massey/ 87 min/ Western/ Creator as Hero, Equality & Envy] “There is something of the flavor of an Ayn Rand novel here. Carson City is not bad as a western either, with a fair amount of 'shoot ’em up' … [Read more...]
Wells Fargo (1937)
The Wells Fargo Company brings courier and financial services to the West. [ Wells Fargo credits: Dir: Frank Lloyd/ Joel McCrea, Frances Dee, Bob Burns/ 96 min/ Western/ Creator as Hero, Unions & Monopolies, Pro-Capitalism] "This film is a must-see for libertarian fans of the western genre, but even those less so enamored will find much to like in this satisfying … [Read more...]