{"id":38140,"date":"2016-11-04T21:29:03","date_gmt":"2016-11-05T04:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=38140"},"modified":"2021-02-03T23:04:05","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T06:04:05","slug":"destry-rides-again-1939","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=38140","title":{"rendered":"Destry Rides Again (1939)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;Every time I mention his name, it&#8217;s sort of like I&#8217;m talking about a ghost.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Rides-Again-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Rides-Again-Poster-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-38141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Rides-Again-Poster-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Rides-Again-Poster-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Rides-Again-Poster-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Rides-Again-Poster.jpg 689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe son (Jimmy Stewart) of a famed sheriff is hired to work with the newly appointed sheriff (Charles Winninger) in a lawless town run by a murderous bully (Brian Donlevy), his two henchmen (Allen Jenkins and Warren Hymer), and a corrupt, tobacco-chewing mayor\/lawyer (Samuel S. Hinds). Destry (Stewart) surprises citizens by refusing to carry guns, but shows his strength in other ways &#8212; including initiating a relentless search to learn what happened to the former sheriff (Joe King). Soon the local chanteuse, Frenchy (Marlene Dietrich), falls for Destry &#8212; but can she convince him that his life is in imminent danger?\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brian Donlevy Films<\/li>\n<li>Comedy<\/li>\n<li>Corruption<\/li>\n<li>George Marshall Films<\/li>\n<li>Jack Carson Films<\/li>\n<li>Jimmy Stewart Films<\/li>\n<li>Marlene Dietrich Films<\/li>\n<li>Sheriffs<\/li>\n<li>Westerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Response to Peary\u2019s Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nIn his review of this &#8220;unbeatable western-comedy teaming James Stewart and&#8230; Marlene Dietrich&#8221; &#8212; based in-name-only on a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Destry_Rides_Again_(novel)\">1930 novel by Max Brand<\/a>, and directed by George Marshall &#8212; Peary writes that &#8220;Frenchy is one of Dietrich&#8217;s best post-Sternberg roles&#8221;, a &#8220;bit like her character in <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=36978\"><em>Morocco<\/em><\/a>, only funnier and sassier&#8221;. Indeed, despite initially being leery of starring in a western, this was an excellent career move for Dietrich, who would later star in another beloved western classic, <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=37509\"><em>Rancho Notorious<\/em> (1952)<\/a>. Stewart, meanwhile, had a banner year in 1939, starring in both this and <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=16392\"><em>Mr. Smith Goes to Washington<\/em><\/a>; Peary nominates him as one of the Best Actors of the Year for both roles in <em>Alternate Oscars<\/em>. Stewart&#8217;s Destry is an enigmatic pleasure to watch on screen: his decision not to bear arms (despite being an amazing sharpshoot) is both admirable and somewhat foolhardy. He maintains order and safety through creative alternatives, demonstrating preternaturally quick reflexes, and coming across as savvy, compassionate, alert, and pragmatic &#8212; very much a &#8220;super&#8221;-man you&#8217;d want watching over your town. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jimmy Stewart as Destry<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Stewart.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Stewart.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Stewart.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Stewart-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Stewart-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Many memorable scenes<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable2.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable2-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Memorable2-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Hal Mohr&#8217;s cinematography<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography1.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography1-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography1-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography3.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography3-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography3-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography2.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography2-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Destry-Cinematography2-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes, as an enjoyable classic. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genuine Classic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> (<span style=\"color:red;font-weight:bold;\">Listed in <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-static\/1001Movies.htm\"><em>1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die<\/em><\/a><\/span>) <\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0031225\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1939\/11\/30\/archives\/the-screen-in-review-marlene-dietrich-reaches-a-high-in-horse-opera.html\">NY Times Original Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcm.com\/tcmdb\/title\/72919\/destry-rides-again\/#articles-reviews?articleId=76213\">TCM Article<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.filmsite.org\/dest.html\">Film Site Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/dvdsavant\/s801destry.html\">DVD Savant Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/film\/destry-rides-again\">Time Out Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Every time I mention his name, it&#8217;s sort of like I&#8217;m talking about a ghost.&#8221; Synopsis: The son (Jimmy Stewart) of a famed sheriff is hired to work with the newly appointed sheriff (Charles Winninger) in a lawless town run by a murderous bully (Brian Donlevy), his two henchmen (Allen Jenkins and Warren Hymer), and a corrupt, tobacco-chewing mayor\/lawyer (Samuel S. Hinds). Destry (Stewart) surprises citizens by refusing to carry guns, but shows his strength in other ways &#8212; including&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=38140\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-responses-to-peary"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=38140"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38140\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68497,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38140\/revisions\/68497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=38140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=38140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=38140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}