Popular videos destry rides again destry rides again topic. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. This movie might feature the beloved jimmy stewart, but i think marlene dietrich totally stole the show as frenchy. Mark eliot created some waves in classic film star fans world when he published cary grant. Destry rides again and millions of other books are available for instant access. Jimmy stewart and marlene dietrich in comedywestern january 9, 20 by emanuellevy one of the most commercially popular movies of 1939, destry rides again is a comedy western or western comedy, teaming jimmy stewart and marlene dietrich for the first and only time in their careers. The mayor, who is in cahoots with kent appoints the town drunk, washington dimsdale, as the new sheriff assuming that hell be easy to control. Boris has gained the respect of his wife, and destry is the new sheriff.
Come to think of it, the songs arent very good, either. While he also engages in some hard riding and fisticuffs and refrains from shooting to do harm to his enemies, he does use his weapons to hold and intimidate them. Destry rides again original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city apr 23, 1959 and played through jun 18, 1960. Patting her chest, she exclaims, theres gold in them thar hills. In 2012, our book jimmy stewart on the air was published by bearmanor media. James stewart actor, marlene dietrich actor, george marshall director 4.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Tom destry, and is able to call upon the equally formidable tom destry jr to be his deputy. Subcategories this category has only the following subcategory. Destry ponovno jase je americki crnobijeli film snimljen 1939. James stewart rides in to bottleneck and sets about ridding the town of its riffraff elements without guns. But after six years in jail for a robbery he didn\\t commit, he comes back a changed man. Max brand, the author of the source novel, is little remembered today, but in his era he was a prolific and popular. But the new deputy does pack an iron determination to see that justice prevails and in the end this is exactly what happens. This is the book that only shares title with the classic jimmy stewart western of. Published in 1930, destry rides again is a classic of the western genre, but parts of it have not aged well. There is a 1932 destry rides again starring tom mix. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Destry rides again from left mischa auer, james stewart, and marlene dietrich in destry rides again 1939.
For the 1939 film of the same name starring marlene dietrich and james stewart, see destry rides again. It is the story of harrison destrys quest for revenge against the 12 jurors whose personal malice leads them to wrongfully convict him of robbery. National catholic register a classic satirical actioncomedy western, destry rides again pits mildmannered sheriffs deputy jimmy stewart a reverse type of the typical johnwayne twofisted straightshooting cowboy hero against a lawless town full of swindlers and murderers where sheriffs tend to wind up dead. It is true that there are parody elements in george marshalls delightful destry rides again but the real humor lies not so much in these sorts of antics, nor the heavily laid on inquiries of marlene dietrich as to the tastes of the backroom boys, but rather in james stewart s nogun destry characterization this springs from the same source as fords characters, recognizable frontier. Max brand this fastpaced story is about a tough rebel named destry who is sent to prison for years, serving time for a crime he did not commit. Download destry rides again 1939 torrent at torrentfunk. Destry rides again 1939 marlene dietrich james stewart.
As destry, a mildmannered deputy who doesnt like guns, stewart is called to restore order to the hopelessly corrupt frontier town of bottleneck. Destry rides again, first edition abebooks passion for books. No soundtrack for the film was issued, but several of the songs from the film were released at the time. Read famous quotes from destry rides again, 1939, directed by george marshall, with marlene dietrich, james stewart, mischa auer. Though reluctant to undertake such an enormous task, hes soon roped into action after meeting the. One of brands most famous works, it remained in print 70 years after its first publication. Destry rides again official trailer a classic sendup of western heroism starring james stewart andof all peoplemarlene dietrich.
For the 1954 movie remake starring audie murphy and thomas mitchell, see destry film. It is the story of harrison destry s quest for revenge against the 12 jurors whose personal malice leads them to wrongfully convict him of robbery. The supporting cast includes mischa auer, charles winninger, brian donlevy, allen jenkins, irene hervey, billy gilbert, bill cody jr. Destry rides again is a 1939 american western film directed by george marshall and starring marlene dietrich and james stewart the supporting cast includes mischa auer, charles winninger, brian donlevy, allen jenkins, irene hervey, billy gilbert, bill cody jr. Yes, sir, if kent gives him any trouble we just might get to watch while destry rides again. Packed with unforgettable performances, snappy dialogue and rousing tunes, destry rides again is a true fan favorite which set the standard for all western comedies to come. Based on the max brand novel and is a remake of the 1932 tom mix film by the name destry rides again.
First, there is the odd, yet very affective coupling of jimmy stewart and marlene dietrich. To ask other readers questions about destry rides again, please sign up. Destry rides again marlene dietrich, james stewart 1939 universal pictures. Its been a long time coming, but ive finally gotten around to doing an impression that people would all know. It has been filmed, it has formed the basis of a stage musical, and it is considered one of the classics of the genre. Other articles where destry rides again is discussed. Stewart is the lawman who takes control of his town without. Harry destry was a fighter who never lost a battle. I enjoyed this book, destry is a good man but has one big flaw, he has to be the best at everything. Jimmy stewart voice impression from destry rides again.
Destry rides again 1939 labeled since its premiere as a raucous comedy, a rootintootin sidesplittin spoof, destry rides again isnt really that funny. Directed by 1 writing credits 5 cast 77 produced by 2 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 second unit director or assistant director 1 art department 2. Destry rides again james stewart jimmy stewart marlene deitrich the boys in the backroom youve got that look august 9, 2016. The western collection destry rides again winchester 73 bend of the river the far country night passage the rare breed by universal studios by anthony mann 3. Destry rides again 1939, starring james stewart destry 1954, with audie. Destry rides again by george marshall george marshall. Buy a cheap copy of destry rides again book by max brand. Number in my history of western films, today were looking at jimmy stewart s first big movie, about a man who wants to solve problems through the power of peace. This article is about the 1932 movie destry rides again starring tom mix. There were a couple of oldtime destry films starring james stewart. Hes surprised us all by bringing in as his deputy tom destry james stewart, son of the famous lawman who was shot in the back a few years ago. A sheriff who would prefer not to shoot a gun is compelled to use one by a criminal on the loose in the viceridden western town hes sent to run, in harold rome and leonard gershes musical. Destry rides again helped launch jimmy stewart\\s career and made marlene dietrich an american icon. As destry, a mildmannered deputy who doesnt like guns, stewart is called to restore order.
They engage in the best movie, malefemale, bar brawl of all time. One of few westerns with a strong female lead this sees the ever watchable james stewart opposite the equally magnetic marlene deitrich in a comedy thats still funny 80 years after it was made. Bottleneck is a lawless town run by bad guys and gunslingers. The offhand murder of stewart s predecessor in the beginning lets us know that there might be some violent surprises to come, so when dietrich pulls that gun, she just might shoot somebody.
Destry rides again is a 1930 western novel by max brand. J p oshaughnessy made in 1939, the golden year of hollywood, destry rides again helped launch jimmy stewarts career and made marlene dietrich an american icon. Destry rides again 1939 is a western starring marlene dietrich and james stewart, and directed by george marshall. No pulp writer was more prolific than frederick faust, who wrote nearly 15 million words under the pen name of max brand and seventeen others. This is the book that only shares title with the classic jimmy stewart western of the. James stewart plays a young lawman named tom destry jr who. Max brand, one of americas most popular and prolific novelists and author of such enduring works as destry rides again and the doctor kildare stories, died on the italian front in 1944. Lux radio theater destry rides again jimmy stewart on the air.
It took destry rides again almost a quartercentury to get from broadway to london. Destry rides again was added to the library of congress national film registry in 1996. Lux radio theater destry rides again wjames stewart otr old time radio. Its just plain, good entertainment from an original story by felix jackson suggested by max brands novel, primed with action and laughs and. Local confidence in the deputys ability to execute his sworn duties seems to be low too. Watch destry rides again starring james stewart in this western on directv. Destry rides again the 1939 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. He believes the law and public opinion is the answer to outlaws and gunfights.
Destry rides again exploitation record jimmy stewart on the air. Made in 1939, the golden year of hollywood, destry rides again helped launch jimmy stewart s career and made marlene dietrich an american icon. Synopsis they make the fighting sinful west blaze into action before your eyes. The jokes are few and far between, and when we do get a gag, its broad and cheap. Miss dietrichs role was taken by joan blondell in the lux production. Nov 05, 2015 lux radio theater destry rides again jimmy stewart had starred as tom destry in the 1939 film, along with marlene dietrich as frenchy. In the original script, there was a scene in the movie showing marlene dietrich putting her winnings from a wild night of gambling below her dress neckline. Destry rides again movie trailer and videos tv guide. Marlene dietrich, james stewart, jimmy stewart, mischa auer, charles winninger, brian donlevy. Destry rides again rides a nice line between comedy and sentimental halfseriousness. At the end of the scene jimmy stewart came in and dumped a whole bucket of. Not only is it one of the finest films in jimmy stewart s long career, it was the original western where the hero is not a gun toting cowboy, but a soft spoken man.
In 1950 another version of the story was made, entitled frenchie. This is the book that only shares title with the classic jimmy stewart western of the same name. Made in 1939, the golden year of hollywood, destry rides again helped launch jimmy stewarts career and made marlene dietrich an american icon. Jimmy stewart was a great actor and i like him in most all his roles but in several scenes of this movie i had a hard time believing his rough and tough character when facing men much larger, he was tall but in this movie it seemed a stiff wind could knock him off balance. Suffice to say, the only reason i was tempted by the biography on james jimmy stewart was out of my admiration for the actornot the book s author. Destry rides again 1939 james stewart dvd elvis dvd. Listen free to andy griffith destry rides again overture from destry rides again, bottleneck don crabtree from destry rides again and more. Destry rides again was a huge critical and boxoffice success in 1939, a year that had many critical and boxoffice successes and that is often considered to have produced more great films than any other year of the 20th century. Destry rides again is a western film that focuses on a town in need of help.
Based on the novel by max brand, destry rides again simultaneously spoofed the western genre whilst reinvigorating marlene dietrichs flagging career. Featuring a career reviving performance from marlene dietrich as bar singer frenchie, which could well have been the inspiration for madeline kahns. Destry rides again movie hat 1939 our version of jimmy stewarts tom destry jr. The boy looks kind of sheepish, but ill bet hes got some backbone to him, just like his old man. In 1954 yet another version came out, entitled destry. Jimmy stewart, still in his rangy, impossiblygoodlooking phase, is a marshal who sets out to clean up the wideopen town of bottleneck without firing a shot in.
Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. Stewart plays a mild mannered deputy sheriff who outwits the saloon owner and town boss played by professor quatermass himself brian donlevy. Destry rides again 1959 broadway tickets, news, info. The plot a top gunman seeks revenge on the jury that sent him away for a crime he didnt commit still holds up, and the story moves quickly from scene to scene with lots of great action. Some time later, bottleneck is shown to be a very clean, respectable town. For the 1959 broadway musical starring andy griffith, see destry rides again musical. Dec 16, 2014 kent, the unscrupulous boss of bottleneck has sheriff keogh killed when he asks one too many questions about a rigged poker game that gives kent a stranglehold over the local cattle rangers. Destry rides again 1939 as destry, a mildmannered deputy who doesnt like guns, stewart is called to restore order to the hopelessly corrupt frontier town of bottleneck.
Destry rides again wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Fausts first novel the untamed 1918 was a success and introduced a semimythical character, whistlin dan barry, who travels the west following the wild geese, accompanied by a black wolf. But, you have to know that the book is not the same as the filmed version with jimmy stewart and marlene dietrich, nor the stage show with andy griffith. Destry rides again soundtrack music jimmy stewart on.
Although the title comes from max brands popular novel, which inspired the earlier screenplay with. But what the mayor doesnt know is that dimsdale was a deputy. A huge moneymaker, destry rides again served as a spectacular comeback for marlene dietrich, who two years earlier had been written off as tom destry james stewart, son of a legendary frontier. With marlene dietrich, james stewart, mischa auer, charles winninger, brian donlevy, allen jenkins. The offhand murder of stewarts predecessor in the beginning lets us know that there might be some violent surprises to come, so when dietrich pulls that gun, she just might shoot somebody. Destry rides again broadway destry rides again based on the story by max brand. In the interim, the musical theater had changed greatly on both sides of the atlantic, so its not surprising that what used to be a show with lots of dancing girls, prostitutes, and cowboys was downsized. Destry rides again quotes, movie quotes movie quotes. Destry rides again the criterion collection bluray. Destry rides again is a 1939 american western film directed by george marshall and starring marlene dietrich and james stewart. Once out, he aims to seek revenge on the 12 jury members who. But, you have to know that the book is not the same as the filmed version with jimmy stewart and.
Destry rides again 1939 directed by george marshall. Destry rides again by max brand goodreads share book. Destry rides again is one of those classic films that people may not actually remember watching in full, but will know bits and pieces of. Opening credits from the film destry rides again 1939, directed by george marshall, starring marlene dietrich and james stewart. James stewart, marlene dietrich, brian donlevy 94 min. Harry destry was a roughandtumble fighter who never.
Destry rides again james stewart, joan blondell classic radio theater. Watch destry rides again online stream full movie directv. The small town of bottleneck is under the control of kent brian donlevy, a powerhungry boss who gets control over the local cattle ranchers by winning a rigged game of cards. It was directed by louis king and starred joel mccrea and shelley winters. At the end of the scene, jimmy stewart came in and dumped a whole bucket of water over us.
Destry rides again film by marshall 1939 britannica. In the tom mix version of destry rides again, he does indeed wear his sixguns,a pair of them, and in fact uses them quite frequently. Kent brian donlevy is a saloon owner and unofficial boss of the fictional town bottleneck. In the book, destry was a cowboy framed for a killing, who seeks revenge after his release from jail. Destry rides again by brand,max and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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