John Chard
I'm frightened. For the first time in my life, I am frightened for the future of the United States. 1845 Texas, Independent, survived Alamo, Goliad and San Jacinto ... But Annexation? Quite often the joy in being a fan of genre film ...
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Lone Star
1952
Movie
94 min
English
Cattle baron Devereaux Burke is enlisted by an aging Andrew Jackson to dissuade Sam Houston from establishing Texas as a republic. Burke must fight state senator Thomas Craden, in the process winning the heart of Craden's newspaper-editor girlfriend Martha Ronda.
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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Vincent Sherman•Genres: Western, Drama
Plot Summary
In 1870s Texas, Buddy Battle is a pragmatic rancher determined to keep his land from falling into the hands of the oppressive railroad barons. His life becomes complicated when he falls for singer and saloon owner, Rebecca Watts. As tensions rise between the ranchers and the railroad, Buddy must navigate his personal desires and his fight for his land and the future of Texas.
Critical Reception
Lone Star received a mixed reception upon its release. While the performances of its lead actors, particularly Clark Gable and Ava Gardner, were generally praised, some critics found the plot to be formulaic and predictable for a Western. Audiences, however, were drawn to the star power and the classic Western themes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its star performances and classic Western elements.
Criticized for a predictable and somewhat uninspired storyline.
Visuals and set design effectively evoke the historical period.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this older film.
Fun Fact
Clark Gable's character, Buddy Battle, was inspired by the real-life Texas cattle baron Jesse Chisholm, known for his cattle trails.
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