It's an old black and white western comedy, I don't remember the general theme of it being a comedy but I remember many scenes like an Indian protecting a caravan shooting at other indians attacking. He fires one bullet and several of the attackers fall of their horses, when he doesn't have any bullets left he throws his pistol at them and they again fall over (same falling scene). Two guys get in a slap fight while their respective female love interests get in a real clinch fight. They are then restrained by the guys. The last scene is them finding "black stuff" aka oil and somebody says something like "What will the indians what with this if they learn what we found" and the next scene is the Indian leader on a horse saying (breaking the 4th wall) "Keep it" or something like that. Also the two women were first interested in the opposite men but later on they switched their interests. Does anybody have an idea? I've been googling for a couple of days now and gpt ain't no help either. Thanks in advance for any help. I think it's from the 50's or around that period.

I hadn't watched this for a couple of years and put it on again tonight. They just don't make him like this anymore, absolutely blown away by the incredible vistas.

As I’ve become old I’m developing an appreciation for western movies that I really haven’t watched since I was a kid.

Is there a streaming service that seems to have the better selection of the classics westerns or should I just pay to rent?

I’m currently on a Tales of Wells Fargo kick and have seen damn near every episode. Edgar Buchanan’s in a bunch of them, and he’s hilarious in every one. Is he as funny in other shows or movies? If so, got any recommendations? Thanks!

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I have a vague recollection of a made for TV (i think) Western from the 1980s that had a young boy (orphan?) who joins and becomes the brains of an outlaw band. Anybody recall this?

Last weekend I built the Lumibricks western set. It feels like the cowboys could walk in any moment and pour a round of whiskey. The details make it look like a real saloon night, with lanterns glowing and chairs ready for the next showdown.

Now every evening, when I switch on the lights, my desk feels like a small frontier town. Almost makes me want to say, “Cowboys, drinks on me.”

I'm still not sure what I think. The main conflict reminds me of an abusive alcoholic trying to weasel back into a life by throwing around guilt, and minimal actual work. There's this whole thing about manhood and respect. I'm not sure the whole thing isn't really about Millward Mitchell's Sheriff character. Wish John Wayne was the lead instead of Peck. Gregory Peck (though I love him in Yellow Sky) is always so overwrought. Like getting a lecture on why I should eat my spinach, interferes with my enjoyment of eating spinach. He's good, but not necessarily fun, brooding nobility can be counterproductive. The movie looks great. Black and white perfection. There's some nice bits of local color with the townspeople too (one poor sap comes to the sheriff because a drunk is burning his house, the sheriff, of course, does not have time (911 is a joke). The Gunfighter (1950). Directed by Henry King. Black and white cinematography by Arthur C. Miller. Editing by Barbara McLean (there's a nice rhythm to things). Written by William Bowers, William Sellers, André De Toth, and Nunnally Johnson. Music composed by Alfred Newman. Featuring performances by Gregory Peck as Jimmy Ringo ,(the role was written for John Wayne), Helen Westcott as Peggy Walsh/Ringo, Millward Mitchell (his performance may be holding the picture together) as Marshal Mark Strett, Jean Parker as Molly, Karl Malden as Mac the saloon owner. Snub Pollard is floating around in here (somewhere), Skip Homeier is a standout as dumb young tough Hunt Bromley.

This one really surprised me, and I kept thinking about it afterward. The so-called hero is overweight and can’t shoot straight, while Anthony Quinn absolutely steals the show as the rugged, virile desperado being dragged back to the States by a weaker but persistent lawman. Quinn feels like he was built for Westerns, he could have been a giant in the genre. Has anyone else here seen it?

So I have been interesting in writing a novel for some time now and love the western genre and the stories told through the characters and believe I can write best in this genre. My only problem is I am not completely accustomed to the history being on the other side of the world, I feel that it will be a struggle to get all the details correct unless I am to do some intense research which I would commit to. But my other question is, am I okay to just ensure I have place names correct and general areas make sense, without getting too detailed on how someone Wouk act what they would carry what they would do what would be in the town etc, basically what really is the detail required to make it a western and not just a novel in dry heat.

Good morning all,

The r/westerns community might appreciate reading these.

The Sun Just Might Fail by H. W.C. Behm is now free for Kindle tryouts and regular users. It is practically the only option they have for that is on Kindle. Other titles below.

This was able to be made free for five days on Kindle. Usually it is set as cheaply as the publisher allows. I think the free book is available for today, through the weekend and into Tuesday. Not precisely sure. But it is a western themed series based in St. Augustine, Florida. Into the Sun is finished and will be available soon from my understanding. It was great and sexy and I had forgotten how good the banter and storyline was. Not published yet. Coming this Fall but there is a bit of a hang up between it's placement. These first two captured something folks told me was moving and attaching. I live now right next to Fort Smith, Arkansas where Judge Parker thrived and western characters pass through somewhat. I grew up in St. Augustine , Florida next to a large 1100 acre ranch The cattle history there is sometimes quite overlooked. Regardless,These books were written with the epic deep plotted form in the veins of it. These take place beginning in the year 2492 when two old friends are sent out from their city to grapple with a group of bandits. There are 5 main characters, two men, two women, and a boy who becomes a man. There are multiple pics and characters surrounding them. Someone just told me they are loving the story. I cannot recall the author they said it reminded them up. Feel free to check it out. There is a bit of slow dripping mystery so I recommend not to skim read it, or you'd get the wrong idea. But these are fantastic. The completed series is unpublished but here is the list.

The Sun Just Might Fail

The Hard Side of the Sun

into the Sun

The Stars in the Realms

The Lords of the North

Perhaps, most likely, an epilogue novel. Written in part as well with a working title.

Amazon published them but they might be available soon on books a million besides a few local bookstores. Book one is being worked into an audio book by a man who owns a store for all things fantasy and character related in Van Buren Arkansas.

Here are the covers. Honestly my best reads of the year. But I'm a bit bias. I did enjoy others as well. Inkspell of all things in the Inkheart series, and finally got around to reading Lonesome Dove. That is another great work. My friend loved the first two books and recommended that I read lonesome Dove. He said Clint and Oak remind him of the two rangers who lead but I didn't think so bc the style is unique in both stories which really makes that vague, but I see his point in some things. He was a big lonesome Dove fan. Personally I felt Watson and Holmes had some influence and then a slew of living individuals. Another great reading series I took on years ago was white Apache with Clay Taggart. That needs to become a movie. Anyhow, here three are in picture form.

Is that an 8 ga. shotgun?!

This YouTuber has done a great job analyzing both Westerns, Film Noir, as well as well as highlighting some great performances from classic era actors throughout. A good YouTube channel for fans of Westerns and classic film fans in general.

I kind of like supernatural Westerns, so I was entertained. It's not a great movie by any means.

If you haven't seen this yet, do yourself a favor and watch it.

'The Law West of Tombstone' (RKO, 1938) directed by Glenn Tryon. Featuring Harry Carey as William 'Bill' Barker (a kinda off model Roy Bean type), Tim Holt (Jack Holt's kid) as the Tonto Kid, Evelyn Brent as Clara 'Clary' Martinez, Buck Bucko, Roy Bucko, Ward Bond (!), Allan 'Rocky' Lane (later to become the voice of Mister Ed), Bradley Page, and Esther Muir as Madame Mustache. There's a major subplot involving water rights and a crooked Indian affairs manager. The tribe seems to have some agency as to where they live. I wish the tribe was more than just a plot engine for the rest of the characters. With this picture slightly smarter writing would have made the tribe realized human beings, and a more engaging plot.

I watched this a few years ago and when asked how bad it was (my interlocutor assumed it was bad) I replied, "Well, it's better than Joe Kidd."

Not a very high bar, of course, and that was my point. I liked it. I definitely did not love it.

I’ll try to remember as many details as I can. The movie begins with the main character entering a barber shop as it is about to close. He asks for a shave anyway because he has come to town for a wedding and wants to look presentable. The man getting married is the MC’s enemy because he once seduced the MC’s wife. His enemy is also the richest man in town, controls the police etc. Anyway, the MC interrupts the wedding and confronts the groom. From this point on the girl no longer wants to get married and the ceremony is delayed. Soon afterwards the police hole MC up in a building; he gets out of it somehow and eventually liberates the town (with the last-minute assistance of several townspeople) and the reluctant bride-to-be. The townspeople try to celebrate with the man, but instead he delivers a stern monologue and leaves; something like: ‘I just don’t think a man needs to be celebrated for doing what he ought to! Now I’m glad that you folks worked up the courage eventually, but you shouldn’t have needed me to come to your rescue.’ Something like that anyway. I’d like to watch it again or at least remember the exact quote from the ending.