Gorgeous Maureen O'Hara...what else do you need?
Byron Kolln | the corner where Broadway meets Hollywood | 08/10/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"THE REDHEAD FROM WYOMING would have been just another B-movie western without the sublime Maureen O'Hara in the starring role. Thanks to her, the film is quite memorable and the entire affair never wears out it's welcome (playing out in a brisk 80 minutes).
Manipulative politician Jim Averell (William Bishop) calls in his old flame Kate Maxwell (Maureen O'Hara) to manage his saloon and maverick-branding business. But unbeknowst to Kate, she's actually going to play the fall guy for Jim's illegal cattle rustling operation.
Maureen O'Hara and her luminous beauty seemed to be custom-made for the Technicolor cameras. She parades in some eye-catching costumes and acquits herself well with the material. During her glory days with Universal Pictures, Ms O'Hara specialised in florid 'Arabian Nights' fantasies ("Bagdad", "Flame of Araby"), and unusual westerns ("The Deadly Companions", "The Rare Breed"). REDHEAD might just be the best of her western appearances.
The supporting cast includes Alex Nichol as the sympathetic sheriff; Alexander Scourby, Robert Strauss, Gregg Palmer, Jeanne Cooper, Dennis Weaver and Stacy Harris. The DVD includes the trailer."
The Redhead From Wyoming 1953
John W . Ford | Los Angeles , California . U.S.A | 05/06/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"In this action-packed , 1870s Wester Maureen O?Hara (1920- ) sparkles as Kate Maxwell , a saloon propertiess caugh between her feelings for sauve promotorer Jim Averel ( William Bishop 1918-1959) and the town?s appealing , but less flamboyant sheriff (Axel Nicol 1916-2001) Unknown to Kate ,Jim who has set her to buy and sell mavericks is using her saloon as a clearinghouse for rustled beef .There plenty more about Jim that Kate doen?s know , and by the times she learns the truth , both and the town are a grave danger . With vilainy stalking the
them at every turn , Kate and the Sheriff must battle overwheling odds to set things right -if they can . The ahletic agility and cool beauty associates with Maureen O?Hara are well displayed here . She rides the range with skil , her red hair and Bud Westmore (1918-1973) make-up undisturbed , as she expertly fires her Winchester . This is the old west at its thundering and glorious best ! . Great story in High Definition quality .Recommendet"