Review of Dallas (1950) by Adam D — 24 Sep 2015
Why have you brought this crazy one with you?
A Confederate officer hunts down a man who destroyed his family and life shortly after the Civil War. The officer finds the man in Dallas, but he has transformed himself from outlaw to a respectable citizen that is highly regarded. The officer will find it hard to find anyone who will help him gain revenge without putting his own life at risk.
"We need to get out of town without advertising it.".
Stuart Heisler, director of The Lone Ranger, The Burning Hills, This is My Love, Island of Desire, Tulsa, Tokyo Joe, Chain Lightening, The Biscuit Eater, and Hitler, delivers Dallas. The storyline for this picture is pretty good with some good lines and character interactions. The acting is solid and the cast includes Gary Cooper, Ruth Roman, Steve Cochran, Raymond Massey, and Leif Erickson.
"We don't want no Cain and Abel on our souls.".
I came across this on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and DVR'd it. Gary Cooper was very compelling and delivers his character well. The plot is straightforward for the genre, but the dialogue and acting is first rate. I only recommend seeing this if you're a fan of the genre.
"You'd get your pocket picked in a graveyard.".
Grade: C+.
This review of Dallas (1950) was written by Adam D on 24 Sep 2015.
Dallas has generally received mixed reviews.
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