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Marlene Dietrich purrs through sexy songs, and Jimmy Stewart succumbs to her sultry, androgynous ways in this seminal Western with more than a touch of comedy. He plays your average nice guy who turns out to have something special up his sleeve when confronted by a gang of bad guys. He tames the banditos and wins dance-hall girl Dietrich's heart with his nonviolent ways. You may think you have seen this before, and most likely you have. Based on the 1930 novel by Max Brand, the plot has been copied repeatedly. However, this atmospheric 1939 delight stands far above its imitators. This is the movie in which Dietrich, wearing full saloon-gal regalia, sings, "See What the Boys in the Back Room Will Have." It was remade with Audie Murphy in 1954 as Destry, but that version lacks the charisma provided by Stewart and Dietrich. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Destry is one of the great movie characters, from the first moment you see his lanky form you can't help but feel a connection. When the wimp finally shows the town what a real man is it comes as no surprise but even so, the sense of glee one derives from those few, well place, bullets is worht the wait and then on repeat viewings, the anticipation. On top of all this you are also treated to the electric Frenchy, the simmering singer who has taken the town by the trousers along with old Marsh the bumbling aid who knocks at your funny bone and pulls at your sympathies. Supporting these main characters are an array of wonderful creations, rare in films of any age, which drag you into the movie and let you forget that there's a real world. Add all this to a plot and youhave one of the best movies ever made.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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James Stewart is the most graceful and beautiful man that ever lived. This hysterical, touching and truly excellent film shows this almost as clearly as The Philadelphia Story. The dialogue between him and Marlene Dietrich is sharp and funny and cutting, and the fight scene with Dietrich is cinematic perfection. YOU MUST BUY THIS. If you haven't seen this film you haven't yet experienced the golden era of hollywood at its best.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This must stands up along side 'It's A Wonderful Life' for a quality Jimmy Stuart film. A great story: Mild mannered sheriff arrives to clean up a town run by crooks and gunslingers. Marlene Dietrich plays a superb saloon singer and 'moll', anyone who has seen 'Blazing Saddles' can see where Brookes got his character from, which is a homage rather than a lampoon. A classic western which manages to encompass suspense,comedy, romance and vivid characterization. Hollywood at its very best.
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A curate's egg
5 stars for Jimmy Stewart - no surprise there - and 0 for the hugely annoying Dietrich. That's 2.5 so far. The well-written snappy dialogue pushes it up to 3. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Kinory
The old westerns are the best!
I remembered this film from a showing on TV years ago, I wanted to see if it was as entertaining as I remembered...and it was. Read more
Published 20 months ago by M. A. Sutcliffe
Destry Rides Again
When I was given this as a present for my birthday I didnt expect much (even though im a huge James Stewart Fan). Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by A. J. Harrison
Destry Rides Forever
The difference between love and lust, what it REALLY takes to be a man, and lots of whittling - this movie has it all. Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by Ms. S. Valentine
"See What the Boys in the Back Room Will Have."
With the help of Frenchy (Marlene Dietrich) a dance hall girl from New Orleans, local ranchers in the town of Bottleneck are being swindled out of there land by the unscrupulous... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2005 by bernie
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