The Light of Western Stars
Summary:
Previous filmed three times (most recently in 1930), the 1940 Paramount production Light of Western Stars was the latest in the studio's "Zane Grey" series. Victor Jory earns a rare top-billing slot as Gene Stewart, a hard-drinking Westerner who is reformed through the love of Boston debutante Majesty Hammond (Jo Ann Sayers). Along the way, he tries to help Majesty p... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Victor Jory - (Gene Stewart)
Jo Ann Sayers - (Madeline "Majesty" Hammond)
Russell Hayden - (Alfred Hammond)
Morris Ankrum - (Nat Hayworth)
Noah Beery, Jr. - (Poco)
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Review:
This is an unusually good and serious Western, especially given its short running time; the violence is presented seriously, and the action encompasses issues such as prejudice, racism, and personal responsibility, all material that was usually neglected in oaters of the era. The seriousness of the script is amplified by the excellent perform... Continue >>
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