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] “Rob the poor and you get a posse of outraged citizens after you; rob a mine owner and nobody cares.” So says the diabolical thief at the center … [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] “The government has a monopoly on the mail. That’s so, ain’t it? That [Wells Fargo courier] is operating without a license. He’s diverting money … [Read more...]