A brash stranger and his sheep arrive in a small town, but not soon after, the townspeople decide they've seen enough of him.A brash stranger and his sheep arrive in a small town, but not soon after, the townspeople decide they've seen enough of him.A brash stranger and his sheep arrive in a small town, but not soon after, the townspeople decide they've seen enough of him.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 nominations total
Robert 'Buzz' Henry
- Red
- (as Buzz Henry)
Richard Alexander
- Barfly
- (uncredited)
Leon Alton
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Roscoe Ates
- Town Loafer
- (uncredited)
Emile Avery
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Irene Barton
- Mme. Fifi
- (uncredited)
Danny Borzage
- Accordionist
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGlenn Ford was nearly 20 years older than Shirley MacLaine.
- GoofsThe action is supposed to be in the summer, specifically around the Fourth of July, as evidenced by the town holding a July 4th party. But outdoor Fall colors are clearly in evidence throughout the film.
- Quotes
Angelo: How come you get into the sheep business, boss?
Jason Sweet: Well, I'll tell ya, Angelo. You see, it's this way. I just got tired of kicking cows around. You know how dumb they are.
Angelo: And you think sheep are smarter?
Jason Sweet: Oh, no, no. They're dumber. Only their easier kicking...and woollier.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 100 Years of the Hollywood Western (1994)
- SoundtracksBuffalo Girls
(uncredited)
Traditional
[Sung at the party when Sweet is taken to visit the colonel]
Featured review
Thoroughly enjoyable western with romance asides...
Terrific M-G-M oater with both a comedic and a romantic slant has Glenn Ford playing the new sheep farmer in a cattle community; he deliberately stirs up trouble for himself with the locals, particularly villainous old acquaintance Leslie Nielsen, when reminding them that the grazing land is his to use as well--and if they wanna run him out of town, he'll fight them to the bitter finish. Shirley MacLaine is at the peak of her charms as a sarcastic gal who initially plays both sides of the fence. Very entertaining western with colorful production makes no overtures to deep meanings or powerful statements. On the frivolous side though it may be, it is one of the most satisfying westerns of the 1950s. Screenwriters William Bowers and James Edward Grant (Oscar-nominated) have fashioned a surefire character for Glenn Ford, who is irresistible. Good show! *** from ****
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Box office
- Budget
- $1,283,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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