I don't get it. If you all didn't like Kim's part and you didn't like Glen's part....then do you just like True Grit because Duke was in it?
Mark
At times, any artistic effort can be greater than the sum of its parts. I think "True Grit" as a story and with Duke in the leading role (as well as the other characterizations - especially Strother Martin) elevated the movie far beyond merely mudane, IMO.
Cheers - Jay
The only thing I did not like about the original one and ONLY True Grit-was that little girl.
Glenn Campbell was annoying too. Despite these negatives, "True Grit" was still a great movie. They should just let it alone.
Cheers - Jay
In the original movie, the focus was on Rooster Cogburn, played by the Duke. Does anyone think that "True Grit" would have been a success if Mattie was the focus? Kim Darby was little known for anything (and still is). John Wayne was why people came to see "True Grit."
Cheers - Jay
Keith - it is just amazing all the information you have been able to dig up and share with the rest of us. The photos are an additional bonus. Thank you so much for providing the board with everything.
Cheers - Jay 
QuoteOriginally posted by Tbone@Jun 26 2006, 09:49 AM
As big a fans as my family and I are of True Grit, being Okies, we always get a laugh out of the aspens and tall mountains in the scenery.
I don't understand why they didn't use locations more accurate to our geography here.[snapback]32492[/snapback]
That's always been a hoot to my mind! Beautiful scenery aided by excellent photography, though.
Cheers - Jay
