Nonureva Really Surprised!

Onlinewsma Absolutely Brilliant!

Jakoba True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

Francene Odetta It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

korevette At this time of Wayne's career, every studio 'wanted a piece of him', he was getting so popular. Fortunately, after a long contract with Republic Studios, they gave him free rein, which he appreciated by always going back to this same small studio, that gave him his break. He never lost loyalty towards them and whenever they asked for his services, he was at their beck and call, which resulted in his last film with them, the academy award winner, "The Quiet MAn". As for this film, it was the typical Wayne movie, and always a tough acting female co-star, such as Maureen O' Hara type. This movie most likely set the tone for Maureen in future Wayne films, there were quite a few, that she copied Ella Raines type from this film. Ella, never made it big as far as stardom goes, though she was not a bad actress, and certainly her looking like Gene Tierney, didn't hurt. As for this film, I have to say that I find Gabby Hayes characters are a bit obnoxious with is toothless mouth gibberish. A little of him would have been sufficed.

SanteeFats This is a very well done movie. John Wayne plays a cowboy named Rocklin (nice name huh?). Rocklin has been hired by what turns out to be the murdered owner of a ranch to investigate some misdoings. Ella Raines is the daughter who is extremely fiery. The poker scene is great. The young brother of Ella says a dead card is in play and challenges Wayne. He is unarmed and just goes upstairs. The men at the table tell the punk he had better leave. He doesn't and Wayne comes back downstairs with his gun on. The boy backs down and leaves. The next day Ella comes in to town, confronts John, and actually hits him with her quirt. This leads to Wayne getting the job as ranch foreman, finding the murderer, and getting the girl.

Tad Pole . . . which I watched first a few nights ago as part of a double feature. In THE WESTERNER, Gary Cooper guns down Texas hero Hanging Judge Roy Bean in order to subdivide cattle ranches into farm land. By contrast, TALL IN THE SADDLE has John Wayne putting a stop to another Judge, Robert Garvey, who is aiding a snake named Harolday in a plot to steal several cattle ranches with an eye toward subdividing them into farmland. As the musical OKLAHOMA! so aptly puts it, "the farmers and the cowboys can't be friends!" One or the other must die, and it should be "Poor Jud" every time! But the subversive half of Hollywood casts pinkos such as Cooper to lynch the true Americans until a real man like Wayne comes along to set things right. Way to go, Duke. Moral: only watch THE WESTERNER if you've swallowed something poisonous, and need to barf. If, on the other hand, you're feeling nauseous over something in tomorrow's news, TALL IN THE SADDLE will help you keep your supper down!

wes-connors John Wayne (as Rocklin) arrives to work at the "Topaz" ranch. He is accompanied by drunken driver George 'Gabby' Hayes (as Dave), and the ranch owner's distaff kin: Audrey Long (as Clara Cardell) and Elisabeth Risdon (as Elizabeth Martin). Mr. Wayne bonds with boozy Mr. Hayes; they share a chauvinistic dislike for women. Ms. Long is attracted to Wayne; but, soon, so is tomboyish rancher Ella Raines (as Arly Harolday). While the primly sensual Long and the fiery cowgirl Raines flirt unmercifully with him, Wayne must solve the murder of the freshly shot dead ranch owner..."Tall in the Saddle" is a mostly haphazard, unsatisfying western, highlighted by strong, familiar supporting performers. And, the film's women make most enjoyable viewing. Raines and blonde rival Long are great-looking; and give great looks, to both Wayne and each other. Raines's cowgirl outfit is snug and sexy. Long is primly attired, but sensual; a fact noticed by Raines as the women deliciously play a "check out the competition" scene. Veteran actress Risdon is the perfect contrast, a straight-laced old aunt. Sidekick Hayes gets to pal around (too briefly) with veteran actor Raymond Hatton (as Zeke) in some early scenes. **** Tall in the Saddle (9/29/44) Edwin L. Marin ~ John Wayne, Ella Raines, George 'Gabby' Hayes