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Tall in the Saddle (1944)

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Release Date: Sep 29, 1944 Wide

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In this convoluted Western mystery, "tall in the saddle" is more of a genealogical clue than an accurate index of the hero's behavior. John Wayne has come to town, so he says, to work for a local rancher--who was murdered shortly after sending for him. Prime villain would appear to be Ward Bond, exuding oiliness as the local judge, who doesn't seem to be a real judge. Paul Fix (who cowrote the screenplay) and Harry Woods supply the thuggery. But mostly it's women that Wayne has trouble with: the

Unrated, 1 hr. 27 min.

Western, Romance, Classics

Directed By: Edwin L. Marin

In Theaters: Sep 29, 1944 Wide

On DVD: May 3, 2005

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RKO's Western is simple but entertaining and it's fun to see the Duke, who enjoys good chemistry with the tough and sexy Ella Raines just before he became a box-office star.

September 24, 2008 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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A rousing oater that is both watchable and forgettable.

August 6, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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...there's not a lot to it that hasn't been done a hundred times before and a hundred times since. It's just good, innocent cowpoke fun.

May 3, 2005 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

...about as old-fashioned a cowboy picture as one could imagine, but it moves along quickly enough, and it adds a touch of mystery and romance to the usual fights and chases.

May 3, 2005 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

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Just a really likable movie with great characters and a unique mystery element that westerns don't always have. John Wayne presents such a great character, being a lot more of a traditional nice guy than a tough talking bad boy. For not being a huge movie, it's shot extremely well and it's not really dated. No corny

August 29, 2010