Westerns
The American West has always fascinated movie goers, even though much of the Old West never was. Russian nobility toured, eccentric Englishwomen toured, and authors wrote wild stories that seeped into the minds of us all. Gunslingers, cattle rustlers and savage Indians are part of the myth. Other iconic elements include the hanging tree, stetsons amd spurs, lassos and Colt 45s, stagecoaches, gamblers, long-horned cattle and cattle drives, prostitutes (or madams) with a heart of gold, and more.
Alice's Westerns, or Cowboy Films are listed alphabetically below, be sure to check out 'Spaghetti Westerns' sub-featured in green on the left, and 'TV Westerns' under 'Television Shows'.
Lady From Lousiana / Flame Of The Barbary Coast (1945)
Director: Joseph Kane, Bernard Vorhaus
Starring: John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, Joseph Schildkraut
'Lady From Lousiana' - Yankee John Wayne is sent to clean up the illegal lotteries run by the New Orleans mob. 'Flame of the Barbary Coast' - A ranch... Read more
Billy the Kid - Frontier Outlaws (1944)
Director: Sam Newfield
Starring: Larry 'Buster' Crabbe, Fuzzy St John
The first entry in the "Billy the Kid" film series, this classic western features the Wild West legend taking a stand against a group of outlaws tryin... Read more
Tall in the Saddle (1944)
7.1/10
Director: Edwin L Marin
Starring: John Wayne, Ella Raines, Ward Bond, George Gabby Hayes
John Wayne is at his rugged and romantic best as he strives to uncover deceit and injustice in wild cattle country. 'The Duke' plays Rocklin, a tough... Read more
A Lady Takes a Chance (1943)
6.6/10
Director: William A Seiter
Starring: Jean Arthur, John Wayne
When New Yorker Molly Truesdale (Jean Arthur) takes a bus tour of the West, rodeo rider Duke Hudkins (John Wayne) literally falls into her lap. It's l... Read more
The Desperadoes (1943)
6.5/10
Director: Charles Vidor
Starring: Randolph Scott, Glenn Ford, Claire Trevor, Evelyn Keyes
When Cheyenne Rogers (Glenn Ford), a hunted gunman, rides into Red Valley, he meets and falls in love with Allison MacLeod (Evelyn Keyes). Trying to g... Read more
The Outlaw (1943)
5.5/10
Director: Howard Hughes
Starring: Walter Huston, Thomas Mitchell, Jane Russell, Jack Buetel
Howard Hughes' controversial Western drama, a loose retelling of the story of gunslinger Billy the Kid and lawman Pat Garrett, is best remembered now... Read more
Hopalong Cassidy: 5 Classic Feature Film Westerns #2 (1942)
7.7/10
Starring: William Boyd
Western Hero. Television and Film Icon. Idolized Role Model. The Cowboy Who Did Right. Hopalong Cassidy, who rode into the hearts of millions as the g... Read more
Stardust On The Sage (1942)
6.5/10
Director: William Morgan
Starring: Gene Autry
The foreman of a mining company is out to steal the mine from its owners, and Gene must stop him. Read more
Heart Of The Rio Grande (1942)
6.2/10
Director: William Morgan
Starring: Gene Autry
As foreman of a dude ranch, Gene has two problems. One is a guest, the spoiled daughter of a millioniare, and the other is the disgruntled ex-foreman... Read more
Bells Of Capistrano (1942)
6.1/10
Director: William Morgan
Starring: Gene Autry
When her competitor gets too rough rodeo owner Jennifer gets help from Gene. Shag Johnson, owner of the Johnson Brothers Rodeo, has been trying for... Read more