I just thought I would give this a shot. I didn't get a chance to watch the movie in the last 2 weeks so this is coming straight from memory. And remember, I'm not very good with words, but let's see what happens.
You knew this was gonna be a special movie with the salute to Harry Carey at the beginning. As everyone here knows, Harry Carey and John Ford were very good friends, so I guess Harry Carey, Jr. (as the Abilene Kid) being cast in the movie is a given.
As with any Duke and Ward Bond movie, there are going to be comedic elements and the first is the scene where Duke first meets B Sweet. Of course we all find out later that his real name is Buck Sweet and he is the town Marshal and a fatal flaw of the movie is when Bond says "I'll be seeing you boys." You knew that he'd be seeing him later.
Another comedic element of the movie is when the judge asks Duke to give his full name and when Bond hears his middle name he just erupts in laughter, One of the funniest scenes in a John Wayne movie I have ever seen. And of course, the scenes with Hank Worden attempting to escort Duke to jail are a hoot as well.
Now onto the more serious parts of the movie. To me, there a lot of Christmas elements here as well as a lot of religious themes as well. Out of the blue he finds a bible while seeking shelter. The verse he reads is from Matthew and it reads...And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, then sent Jesus two disciples saying unto them, go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find a donkey tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. I'll give it to John Ford, several of his movies have religious elements to them. Yes, I did pop in the DVD to get that verse.
Overall, just like Robbie, I'll give this one a 9 out of 10. This was kind of fun and I hope everyone enjoys my thoughts on this movie. Now onto the next one.
Posts from gt12pak in thread „3 Godfathers (1948)“
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Hi H.sanada
A very interesting question. I cannot answer it myself, but Amelia sounds like a girls name to me. -
Great movie. One of the most enjoyable scenes is when Perley (Ward Bond) finds out that Hightower's (John Wayne) middle name is Marmaduke.
Judge: Robert Marmaduke Hightower...
Perley: MARMADUKE?!? AAAHA HA HA HA
Hightower: PERLEY...OOOOOHO HO HO HO!
I absolutely loved this scene.
