Abilene Town
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Actor: Ann Dvorak, Edgar Buchanan, Lloyd Bridges, Randolph Scott, Rhonda FlemingBrand: St. Clair Vision
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 89 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-02-17
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: St Clair Vision
Movie Reviews of Abilene Town
Movie Review: "The world is changing,Glory,Gloria,Halleluiah."
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an "Oldie,but Goodie" Old West Western that came out in 1946;and is a Classic in every sense of the word.It's hard to believe it is now 64 years old, but it is just as good a watch now as it was then.We are a little spoiled with all the fantastic color,music,and special effects with the movies of today;but the storyline,characters,action,and even the camera work and B&W are so good that it can't be ovrshadowed with the advancements of today.
Three great actors of the time, Randolph Scott,Rhonda Flemming,Ann Dvorak,and Edgar Butman along with Lloyd Bridges,an upcoming star at the time, all gave stellar pergformances.
This film deals with a time,1870, when great changes were sweeping across the Old West.The great Trail Drives of cattle from Texas to Abilene, Kanswas,a trek of over a thousand miles ,following trails across "open ranges" was coming to an end.The construction of the Railroads,and the settling of the ranges by Homesteaders,and the erection of barbed wire fences,virtually overnight spelled the end of cattle drives.Not only the drives ended,but also great changes were in store for the "wild cattle towns",the whole way of life for the merchants and townspeople,were changed ,but not without great resistance.
It's often been said that there are no great writers today;because those who know anything ,can't write;and those who can write don't know anything. I guess one can also say the same about movie makers.
Either way,if you are looking for a good Old West Western,and disappointed with what the movie industry is serving up these days;go back and check out some of these B&W Classics.There are many to choose from.
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