Blue Steel (1934)

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  • BLUE STEEL


    DIRECTED ROBERT NORTH BRADBURY
    PRODUCED BY PAUL MALVERN
    LONE STAR PRODUCTIONS
    MONOGRAM PICTURES


    Photo with the courtesy of lasbugas


    INFORMATION FROM IMDb


    Plot Summary


    When Sheriff Jake sees a man at the safe and then finds the payroll gone, he trails him.
    Just as he is about to arrest him, the man saves his life.
    Still suspicious, he joins up with the man and later they learn that Melgrove,
    the towns leading citizen, is trying to take over the area's ranches
    by having his gang stop all incoming supply wagons.
    With the ranchers about to sell to Melgrove, the two newcomers say they will bring in provisions.
    Summary written by Maurice VanAuken


    Full Cast
    John Wayne .... John Carruthers
    Eleanor Hunt .... Betty Mason
    George 'Gabby' Hayes .... Sheriff Jake Withers (as George Hayes)
    Edward Peil Sr. .... Malgrove (as Edward Peil)
    Yakima Canutt .... Danti, the Polka Dot Bandit
    Lafe McKee .... Dan Mason
    George Cleveland .... Hank, innkeeper
    Earl Dwire .... Henchman in town
    Silver Tip Baker .... Townsman (uncredited)
    Barney Beasley .... Townsman (uncredited)
    Hank Bell .... Stage driver with payroll (uncredited)
    Ralph Bucko .... Townsman (uncredited)
    Horace B. Carpenter .... Townsman (uncredited)
    Fern Emmett .... Mrs. Williams (uncredited)
    Jack Evans .... Townsman (uncredited)
    Herman Hack .... Henchman (uncredited)
    Theodore Lorch .... Townsman (uncredited)
    Bud McClure .... Townsman (uncredited)
    Perry Murdock .... Henchman (uncredited)
    George Nash .... The bridegroom (uncredited)
    Herman Nowlin .... Townsman (uncredited)
    Artie Ortego .... Henchman (uncredited)
    Tex Phelps .... Townsman (uncredited)


    Writing Credits
    Robert N. Bradbury (Story and Screenplay)


    Cinematography
    Archie Stout


    Stunts
    Yakima Canutt .... stunt double: John Wayne (uncredited)


    Trivia
    Malgrove's house is the same house as Juanita's house in The Desert Trail (1935)
    and as the Matlock ranch-house in He Wore a Star (1934).


    Carruthers and Sherriff Withers jump into the same river at the same point as Weston and Spike Barton
    do in The Man from Utah (1934).


    The plot is very similar to Lawless Range (1935) - a hidden gold deposit,
    a wealthy man cutting off supplies to the valley with the intention of buying up the properties cheaply.


    Goofs
    * Continuity: When Carruthers and Sheriff Jake arrive to Yucca City,
    riding with Malgrove and Danti, Carruthers and Jake ride until the middle of the group.


    The next shot shows both leaving the horses in the right-hand side of the group.


    Memorable Quotes


    Filming Locations
    Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA
    Big Pines, California, USA
    General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    (studio)
    Kernville, California, USA


    Watch the Full Movie


    Blue Steel

    Best Wishes
    Keith
    London- England

    Edited 7 times, last by ethanedwards ().

  • Blue Steel is a 1934 Western film in which John Wayne plays a U.S. Marshal
    who is trying to capture the Polka Dot Bandit, who has taken off with $4,000.


    The film is also sometimes referred to as An Innocent Man in the USA.


    I am biased towards, these Lone Star films.
    I enjoy all of them, for all their whirlwind, few days, low budget filming,
    they are a joy, and fun to watch.



    Another good one from Monogram.
    Duke once again, maturing in these roles, helped along by the toothless Gabby,
    good story, if a little contrived.


    Yak, in this as an actor as well, but the action and fight scenes, were improving all the time,
    with the work Duke and Yak, were putting in, now paying off.


    User Review

    Best Wishes
    Keith
    London- England

    Edited 2 times, last by ethanedwards ().

  • Hi,
    I like the beginning of that movie: the rain, different guests in the hotel and Duke looking at them from his place. It is interesting to see the impression on his face. This beginning gave athmosphere to the film.
    Regards,
    Senta

  • The first poster is a picture of an original 1934 poster. The second is a 1949 re-release poster. I'm not certain about the history on the third one.

  • What a coincidence. The very first John Wayne DVD I bought was a Blue Steel/Angel and the Badman combo. I too think Blue Steel was one of the best Lone Star Westerns he made.

    Stay thirsty my friends.

  • Lets go back Over 75 Years to the The Early Years of John Wayne !
    :wink_smile:
    In 1934 John Wayne was making these Cheap Westerns, long before "Duke" Wayne became a Super Star !!
    :wink:
    Below is the First Film Clip from the Old Film
    "Blue Steel"
    :teeth_smile:
    Chilibill
    :cowboy:



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  • I remember when this and all the other Lone Star movies were first on UK TV. It was the early hours of the morning, so I had to set the VCR. Can't remember when this was but it was quite some time ago.

    First thing that struck me was the music; it set you in the mood and got your attention. It is a very catchy tune.

    I don't know if these were ever in the UK cinemas back in the 50's and 60's. I always went to a kids day on Saturday mornings and there was always a western or two.

    Then they came out here on video and I rushed around the shops to get the entire collection. Then I heard they had been colourized, but never saw any of them.

    I still think they are all brilliant, not a bad one in the bunch.

    Bob

  • Lasbugas, You just keep out doing yourself with the pics you post..Thank You for posting them....

    "I admire your sand, Sister, but you should know this is no place for a woman"