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Average Rating: Rating: - OFFBEAT CASTING=CLASSIC WESTERN. Most of the peculiar piquancy of this film comes from seeing two unfamiliar figures among all the good old stock types-Marlene Dietrich doing a parody of herself in THE BLUE ANGEL and Jimmy Stewart, a Mr. Smith going to a rough old-time Bret Harte town instead of to Washington. Marlene flounces around with great gusto and sings in that whiskey sublimation of contralto that's more fun than any metropolitan songbird. Stewart is drawly and slow-motioned, and always being bamboozeled, but you know that in the end, he is sure to unleash a streak of cunning and quick action and confound everyone. One of the most unusual pairings in the history of the screen worked like a charm for Dietrich and Stewart. As Frenchy, 38 year-old Dietrich is painted, tough and brazen the role revived Marlene's fading career (the public was tiring of her suffering glamour-puss roles) and it holds up as one her finest moments on film. As Tom Destry, Jr., Steward is polite, shy and awkward and their personalities contrast beautifully. The fight between Frenchy and Lily Belle (Una Merkel) is good fun and there's her classic "See What the Boys in Backroom Will Have" bit - Frenchy's death scene is truly affecting-something which is an attribute to Dietrich's acting ability. Rating: - destry dietrich rides again! This movie brought Marlene Dietrich back in a big way in 1939, and it's easy to see why. James Stewart was the nominal star of this movie, but Dietrich is the main attraction. Her cat fight with Una Merckle is the most famous cat fight in film history, and forever altered how the public would view Dietrich. As a strict western, it fails, as a comedy, it passes, but as film entertainment, it has few equals. With equal parts seriousness and fun, the film triumphs. James Stewart is fine as the mild sheriff who doesn't believe in guns brought in to clean up the lawless town of Bottleneck. Dietrich is Frenchy, the gun moll who rules the roost at the local saloon. They strike sparks from the beginning, playing off each other perfectly. The supporting players are well-cast, and the whole production is well-made. This film is well worth watching again and again. Rating: - Marlene Goes Out West It's hard to imagine Marlene Dietrich starring in a Western, but oddly enough it works - and it works well. James Stewart stars as Tom Destry, the son of a famous lawman, who is brought into an out of control town to restore law and order. One look at the tall, gangling boy scout has everyone laughing at the folly of it. Among those laughing is tough saloon singer Dietrich, who's opinion of him soon changes. Destry Rides Again mixes comedy with typical Western action, and does so to good effect. Both Stewart and Dietrich are great in tailor-made roles. Dietrich is famous for singing the "Boys in the Backroom" song, and I must confess I don't understand why her singing is so well remembered, other than to politely say that it is certainly unique. Mischa Auer is very funny in a supporting role as one of Stewart's sidekicks, and Dietrich has a well staged and memorable cat fight with Una Merkel that is a highlight of the film. Fans of the stars or the Western genre will want to check this film out, since it is unusual, well made, and a real classic.

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