Review of Annie Oakley (1935) by Timothy M — 06 Mar 2010
Great classic Hollywood hokum takes on the legend of the famed sharpshooter and gives it the full treatment. Pre-dating 'Annie Get Your Gun' by several years, the plot is pretty much the same 'battle of the sexes' between Stanwyck and Foster, albeit in a more dramatic fashion in the style of 'A Star Is Born'.
What could have been sheer twaddle is uplifted by a great star-turn by Stanwyck, who looks great here. George Stevens, who would go on to gain fame as a fine storyteller through such western-set gems like 'Shane' and 'Giant', shows an early penchant for quaint painterly scenes involving country folk.
Only drawback is the patronizing tone towards Native-Americans.
This review of Annie Oakley (1935) was written by Timothy M on 06 Mar 2010.
Annie Oakley has generally received positive reviews.
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