Destry Rides Again

Name: Destry Rides Again
Genre: Comedy, Western
Released: December 29, 1939
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 81
Cast: Allen Jenkins, Billy Gilbert, Brian Donlevy, Charles Winninger, Irene Hervey

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 29, 1939 | TV-PG

Starring: Allen Jenkins, Billy Gilbert, Brian Donlevy, Charles Winninger, Irene Hervey, James Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, Mischa Auer, Una Merkel, Warren Hymer

Summary: When a tough western town needs taming, the mild-mannered son of a hard-nosed sheriff gets the job.

Director: George Marshall

Genre(s): Comedy, Western

Rating: TV-PG

Runtime: 95 min

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Frank S. Nugent

A bit of the old West with a good bit of the old Dietrich in it; a tightly written, capitally directed show, with perfectly grand supporting performances. Read full review

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Flawless performances, pacy direction and a snappy script place it head and shoulders above virtually any other spoof oater. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Above all, Destry Rides Again is fun, with a variety of stars and character actors utilizing their charisma with an expert sense of ease and offhandedness. Read full review

Kevin Thomas

Directed by George Marshall, Destry revived Dietrich's waning screen career, and her barroom brawl with Una Merkel is a classic. [25 Aug 1996, p.74]

Empire David Parkinson

Typical James Stewart defeating bullies with integrity stuff. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

Under the sure directorial hand of genre veteran Marshall, Destry Rides Again is a well-paced western that seamlessly combines humor, romance, suspense and action. Read full review

Dave Kehr

The material makes no demands on the talents of James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich, but they enter gamely into the farcical tone set by director George Marshall. Read full review

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 24, 2021

This is a black and white Western film, with the feel of a classic saloon depicted early on. I did think it had a charm to it. The sound quality is a bit unimpressive at times, with somewhat unclear dialogue but it is an old film, so this is perhaps to be expected?. There are some quirkyThis is a black and white Western film, with the feel of a classic saloon depicted early on. I did think it had a charm to it. The sound quality is a bit unimpressive at times, with somewhat unclear dialogue but it is an old film, so this is perhaps to be expected?. There are some quirky characters and I liked the community feel to it - the characters seemed quite energised. The sheriff even has a banjo! It is certainly a bit cheesy but not really in a bad way. I thought the cast gave pretty good performances, primarily from James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich.

I also enjoyed the musical performances. It's perhaps a little cheesy but it's also amusing at times and I enjoyed it, so I'd recommend it, yes.… Expand

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