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Tall Timbers
A young forestry graduate, Jim Thornton, is involved in a race between timber companies to fill a major contract. Jim has joined the crew of a genial timber baron, Burbridge, and foils attempts by a rival, Blake, to sabotage their work. J. Alan Kenyon's special effects are the highlights of the film with comic relief provided by Joe Valli as a Scottish timber-train driver amorously pursued by a shrill-voiced maid of the Burbridge's country house.
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Plot Summary
In the rugged West, a tough ranch foreman takes charge of a cattle drive that faces numerous perils. He must contend with outlaws, treacherous terrain, and internal conflicts among the cowboys. As the journey progresses, he finds himself drawn to a young woman who has also embarked on this dangerous venture.
Critical Reception
Tall Timbers is a straightforward Western that offers some solid action and a conventional plot. While it doesn't break new ground in the genre, it features a reliable performance from Randolph Scott and provides an enjoyable, if predictable, viewing experience for fans of classic Westerns. Its reception was generally positive for its time, fitting within the expectations of studio Westerns.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its straightforward Western narrative and action sequences.
Randolph Scott's performance is noted as a strong point.
Considered a solid, if unremarkable, entry in the Western genre of the era.
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Fun Fact
Ann Sheridan, who played the female lead, was still relatively early in her career when she starred in 'Tall Timbers,' and this film helped to further establish her presence in Hollywood before her major breakthrough.
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