Review of Silver Lode (1954) by Adrian B — 05 Dec 2010
Silver Lode is a terrific western that is highly underrated. Quite interesting that this film and "Johnny Guitar," to very fine westerns, were completely blown off upon released in 1954, the latter of the two in particular.
Though "Johnny Guitar" has gained a bigger following, "Silver Lode" has been left virtually in the dust. At least it was discovered by 1001 Movies Guide. This is very intriguing western shot in glorious technicolour, which follows the John Payne's character who has been accused by incoming marshal, or perhaps crook played by Dan Duryea, of murder and larceny.
The story unravels out in which most of the town, except is bride-to-be (Lizabeth Scott) and local showgirl (Dolores Moran, who was a prominent character the Howard Hawk's masterpiece "To Have and Have Not"), lose support for John Payne's character.
It is a fabulous film, that should be acknowledged by others. I highly recommend.
This review of Silver Lode (1954) was written by Adrian B on 05 Dec 2010.
Silver Lode has generally received mixed reviews.
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