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List Price: $12.98 | | Label: Warner Home Video
Salesrank: 80360
Released: May 3, 2005 |
| Our Price: $3.32 |
| Used Price: $1.93 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Woman-hating cowboy becomes foreman of ranch run by pretty woman and her spinster aunt who have inherited the ranch.
Description of Tall in the Saddle:
In this convoluted Western mystery, "tall in the saddle" is more of a genealogical clue than an accurate index of the hero's behavior. John Wayne has come to town, so he says, to work for a local rancher--who was murdered shortly after sending for him. Prime villain would appear to be Ward Bond, exuding oiliness as the local judge, who doesn't seem to be a real judge. Paul Fix (who cowrote the screenplay) and Harry Woods supply the thuggery. But mostly it's women that Wayne has trouble with: the dead man's genteel niece (Audrey Long) and her virago of a duenna (Elisabeth Risdon), and especially Ella Raines, who dresses like a man (well, a very pretty boy), runs the neighboring ranch, and falls into instant love-hate with Wayne. (This was Raines's glory period--within a few months in 1943-44 she was breathtakingly lovely in Corvette K-225, Hail the Conquering Hero, and Phantom Lady--but alas, here she's mostly just shrill.)
As run-of-the-mill Wayne Westerns go, this RKO picture is a bit upscale from the fare at Republic, if also less robust. Edwin L. Marin's direction is undistinguished, but the RKO craftsmanship is handsome as usual, and it must have been nice to work from a coherent screenplay for a change. Gabby Hayes is around to discuss sexual politics with Duke. For some reason the veteran character actor Frank Puglia goes uncredited as Raines's enigmatic servant, who seems to have wandered in from a Val Lewton production. --Richard T. Jameson
Tall in the Saddle Reviews:
DVD 
2009-09-20 - DVD was received in a timely manner. Skipped in different places - otherwise, enjoyed the movie. Family friendly. Thanks!
One of John Wayne's Best films... and a great bargain price! 
2009-02-05 - The best news is that Big Lots is now marketing this exact DVD for just three bucks which is where I got my copy.
This is one of John Wayne's top films ever. It's shot in Black-and-White, full-screen, and features terrific cinematography. The Duke get involved in clearing up what amounts to an old west conspiracy... and he also gets involved with two women, one tough, one mild, both beautiful. Gabby Hayes provides plenty of comic relief and Ward Bond comes in with a strong performance in this one too.
My brother is a real fanatic for John Wayne movies and maintains a remarkable collection of his films -- this particular one is his very favorite. I'm just so-so on westerns but I also really enjoyed viewing this movie.
Here's a DVD where you can't go wrong. The print is crystal clear and the sound is great. Highly recommended!
One of the Best John Wayne Westerns Ever
2008-03-29 - If you are a John Wayne fan, "Tall In The Saddle" is a must for your collection. You will love the convenience of DVD.
Tall in the Saddle
2008-03-01 - Well what can i say about this one i used to have this one on video years ago and it is a fantastic flim. i think it is one of John waynes very best flim i try to get it here for a while now and i couldn't untill i found it on here at Amazon
Fun Movie 
2007-07-23 - I'm not a connoisseur of Westerns, but I've seen quite a few, including the artful and hallowed ones, such as Broken Arrow, The Searchers, High Noon, Shane, etc. Tall in the Saddle is light fare, with a lot of snappy banter and winks at the audience. My dad (in his 90s) was watching this and I sat down for a few minutes but watched it to the end. A good flick's a good flick!
