He lived only for revenge... She lived only for his love!

Starring: John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey, Bruce Cabot, Irene Rich, Lee Dixon, Stephen Grant, Tom Powers, Paul Hurst, Olin Howland, John Halloran, Joan Barton

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Well, I guess I missed you again, Quirt. But I'm patient. That's what hangs all you fellas in the end - I'm patient." - Territorial Marshal McClintock

Why watch this? This little Western has all the classic elements, and a twist at the end.

Plot Summary: This Western film is about a wounded outlaw, Quirt Evans, who is taken in by a Quaker family named Worth. He falls for the family's daughter, Penny, and is influenced by their non-violent way of life. He must choose between returning to his violent past or embracing a peaceful future with the woman he loves, especially when figures from his past show up looking for trouble.

Dad's Preview: In the 1940's, John Wayne was pumping out the films, several a year. He did some war movies and romantic romps, but still leaned heavy into horse operas. This was a bit of a departure from his standard heroic sagebrush flick. Here, Wayne portrays an outlaw, a man living the life of a gunfighter, and his intimidating reputation proceeds him. Then, by chance, he is taken in by peaceful Quakers. Can a man change? The best parts of the film are his interactions with his lovely costar, Gail Russell; and his tense chats with the territory's Marshal McClintock. Let's hope the gunman can live long enough to trade his pistols in for plowshares, and finally find a life filled with love and peace.

John Wayne Productions, Patnal Productions; Republic Pictures