Frontier Marshal
Frontier Marshal

Frontier Marshal

1939Movie71 minEnglish

Wyatt Earp agrees to become marshal and establish order in Tombstone in this very romanticized version of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Allan DwanGenres: Western, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

Marshal Buck Bardette is appointed to bring law and order to the rough town of Guthrie. Upon his arrival, he discovers that the town is being controlled by a ruthless gang led by the notorious "Smiling" Steve, who is involved in a number of illegal activities, including cattle rustling and extorting businesses. Buck must confront the gang and restore justice to the citizens of Guthrie, facing numerous challenges and betrayals along the way.

Critical Reception

Frontier Marshal is a solid, if somewhat standard, Western from Republic Pictures. While not groundbreaking, it delivers a competent story with good performances and exciting action sequences that were typical of the genre during its era. It was generally well-received by audiences for its straightforward narrative and charismatic lead.

What Reviewers Say

  • A well-executed, no-frills Western with a classic good vs. evil narrative.
  • George O'Brien provides a strong presence as the determined lawman.
  • Features several engaging action sequences and a satisfying resolution.

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Fun Fact

This film is notable for its early portrayal of Wyatt Earp, with the character of Marshal Buck Bardette serving as a fictionalized stand-in for the legendary lawman.

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Randolph Scott and Cesar Romero make a decent fist of this early depiction of the Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday story. The former arrives in the aptly named town of Tombstone just as a local saloon is being shot up, and the population are cower...