James Stewart’s first postwar Western, the start of his fruitful association
with director Anthony Mann, brought film noir to the genre, as Stewart, bringing
a powerful edge to his persona, hunts a man and his stolen prized rifle. He
set a precedent for actors by taking a percentage of the profits in lieu of
salary, and this smash hit renewed the popularity of Westerns (and Stewart)
for a decade. With Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea. (US 1950) 92 min.
Part of James Stewart, American Icon
100th Birthday Celebration - May 18 to June 18
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00
