Madame and Her Redskins
Madame and Her Redskins

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Madame and Her Redskins

1948
Movie
85 min
French

After the exodus, a woman with a tidy life decides to take in the abandoned children; she meets a singer who knows how to make her see life with more poetry.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Unknown (often credited to Phil Tucker)Genres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

This Western comedy follows a glamorous socialite who travels to the Wild West, much to the bewilderment of the rugged inhabitants. Her attempts to bring a touch of civilization to the rough frontier lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and chaotic situations. The film blends slapstick comedy with typical Western tropes as she navigates a world far removed from her own.

Critical Reception

This low-budget B-movie Western is rarely discussed by critics and has a very limited reception. It is generally considered a minor and unremarkable entry in the Western genre, often overlooked due to its obscurity and simple narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted and formulaic B-Western.

  • Features a fish-out-of-water comedic premise.

  • Lacks significant critical discussion due to its low profile.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity, but those available tend to reflect its status as a simple, entertaining Western comedy without much depth.

Fun Fact

The film's title was changed from 'The Squaw Trail' to 'Madame and Her Redskins' to capitalize on the exotic appeal of the term 'Redskin,' which was more commonly used and less controversial in entertainment at the time of its release.

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