In those early years, Columbia had one really bad thing going for it: Harry Cohn, the dictator who ran the studio. And one really good thing: Frank Capra, who made most of it's best movies all through the 1930's. Capra was able to borrow stars from the big studios and make great films quickly, and on shoestring budgets. Here's one of them.
Haha- in the opening sequence, I reckon ol' Durango has one of them 64 shot revolvers? 🤣 @19:13- That's one badass 'shepherd'; one punch and all three cowboys hit the dirt! Hard to believe Ray Navarro directed this silliness.
I grew up in the 40s 50s and 60s and I am still leaving I am 84 years old. We don't have any more heroes. Show some of his early westerns. When he wore a mask like The lone ranger.
The tobacco industry propaganda was so blatant it's no wonder so many millions died from related illnesses. Phillip Morris had their tentacles sunk into this show. Still, in retrospect, the ads are nostalgic in their way.
I’ve seen ALL (if memory serves it’s 27) of these and they’re ABSOLUTELY CHARMING. I busted out laughing when the bank owner asked Dagwood, “isn’t your name Rumstead or Bedstead?” and Dagwood said, “It’s Bedstead.” Unfortunately, “BLONDIE HAS SERVANT TROUBLE” (kind of spooky 🎃🦇🎃) and a few more are blocked but, no matter as I’ve seen it.
Hoof & mouth is a self limiting disease. Most of the infected animals survive. All thats necessary is to quarantine the animals until they become non infectious.
Somehow, the same as every other. Most people like coffee served in cups, but the shrewd horse waves a dark banner of hope. Likely, great surprises manifest lonely trails.
