sowestluv Review of Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend

Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957)

Wish this was available on DVD--very young Angie Dickinson in another western

[6/10 · 7 January 2010]

This is a classic western that incorporates the calvary and some religion. I am a big fan of Randolph Scott. While I prefer him in more serious roles, it was interesting to see him in a semi-comedic role. He does seem to have an air of mischief about him. In this movie he is smart, clever, and classy. I liked seeing some future stars in minor or uncredited roles. Angie Dickinson was very cute. She also had more weight in her earlier days of acting. This is the second western that I have seen her in. Remember Rio Bravo with John Wayne? James Gardner was good looking too. Also, a nice surprise to see in this movie was actor Nancy Kulp, better known as Miss Jane Hathaway from the Beverly Hillbillies. The storyline was a bit complicated and drawn-out in some areas, but overall a good story where good wins over evil.