Release Date: May 8, 1942 Wide
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The fourth of five movie versions of the rugged Rex Beach novel of the same name, 1942's The Spoilers stars Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne, and Randolph Scott. The plot, involving the cheating of Alaskan gold rush prospectors by a crooked gold commissioner, requires that Scott play a villain, Alexander McNamara. Prospector Roy Glennister (Wayne) is continually persecuted by McNamara, who has the law on his side, until the two decide to settle their dispute man-to-man in a spectacular reel-long
May 8, 1942 Wide
Jun 1, 2004
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Rough and tumble John Wayne flick highlighted by brawl with Randolph Scott.
For the first time on DVD, "The Spoilers" is one of five films in Universal's "John Wayne: Screen Legend Collection," celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Duke's birth.
This Alaskan adventure is the fourth film version of the popular 1906 book and the second pf three teamings of John Wayne with Marlene Dietrich.
Marlene couldn't be sexier, wearing brocades and gowns, changing from one gown to another at the drop of a beer stein.
Average western put over by its stars. Marlene Dietrich is the most glamourous saloon keeper you'll ever see and John Wayne is young and handsome.
September 27, 2007
Super Reviewer
Great movie! Very sharp back and forth between Marlene and the Duke. Story runs a bit thin, but who cares when you've got two great actors jabbing at each other with wonderful dialog and steamy chemistry. The saloon fight at the end is worth the price of admission.
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