Tom Destry, son of a legendary frontier peacekeeper, doesn’t believe in gunplay. Thus he becomes the object of widespread ridicule when he rides into the wide-open town of Bottleneck, the personal fiefdom of the crooked Kent.
A charming but non-violent deputy sheriff is appointed to a lawless frontier town that is controlled by a ruthless saloon owner. The townspeople are accustomed to their corrupt ways, and the sheriff before him was murdered for trying to clean things up. Destry, with the help of a feisty saloon singer, must find a way to bring order to the town without resorting to violence.
Destry Rides Again was a critical and commercial success, praised for its clever blend of Western action, comedy, and musical numbers. James Stewart's performance as the gentle but effective Destry was particularly lauded, as was Marlene Dietrich's comeback role as Frenchy. It is often cited as a classic of the Western genre that successfully subverted traditional tropes.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a delightful and entertaining watch, appreciating the humor, the engaging performances, and the refreshing portrayal of a non-violent hero. Many enjoyed the chemistry between Stewart and Dietrich and the musical numbers.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The Boys Are Breaking My Heart".
Marlene Dietrich's song "See What the Boys in the Back Room Will Have" became a major hit and is considered one of her signature tunes.
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