Glenn Ford Westerns … the 50’s
Now where wuz I ?? O Yeah ~ the 50’s …
The 50’s is often referred as the ‘Golden Age of Westerns’ – as they were popular and plentiful at that time (may they return again).
And many Western Classics were made.
Glenn Ford made 10 Westerns during the 50’s – of varying quality
– some Classics – some forgotten.
Let’s have a look.
The first one coming down the trail is:
The Redhead and the Cowboy
Trailer:
Reviews:
TIMNEATH says
“Not the most memorable of westerns, The Redhead and the Cowboy (1951) … Easily seen today as a metaphor for the spreading of communism, using confused and easily led people to spread the word of communism, without truly understanding it’s perceived power amongst the public … A routine Western that goes from place to place before the guy gets his girl, and enough for Glenn Ford to flex his muscles in the west once more.”
Reasonable ratings … a passable way to spend a couple of hours.
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Also from 1951 …
The Secret of Convict Lake
Viewers rate nearly 7 out of 10 – pretty good.
One of several Westerns that you can watch for free – in full – on YouTube.
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It will fall upon independent film makers to make decent Westerns (or anything) – as the studios are cranking out remakes and comic book stuff. There’s really no reason we shouldn’t have more – and better – Westerns. We have a wealth of worthy material – books and such – not to mention history – to draw on. But the money brokers feel there’s no market. And even though Westerns are relatively inexpensive (as film making goes) it still takes a few bucks to make a movie. Fortunately we are seeing a TV Mini-series – or two – to hold us over. Giddyup !!!
Those were the best years. Westerns were to the 50s like “cartoon” movies are now. Who knows what the future holds?