Destry Rides Again (1939) Blu-Ray Criterion Collection, DVD9, download for free

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Destry Rides Again (1939) Blu-Ray Criterion Collection, DVD9

by movieworld on April 25th, 2020 at 14:28

Posted In: .Other movies, Comedy, Romance, Western

Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart ride high in this superb comedic western, both a boisterous spoof and a shining example of its genre.

The film is set in the lawless western town of Bottleneck where the well-connected criminal Kent (Brian Donlevy) calls all the shots. The only person that dares to question his authority is Sheriff Keog (Joe King), which is why eventually he ends up with a bullet in his head. With Kent's blessing, the town's mayor then quickly appoints the popular drunkard Wash (Charles Winninger) to fill the vacancy and life returns to normal.

But Wash surprises everyone and shortly after welcomes in town Tom Destry Jr. (Jimmy Stewart), the son of a famous lawman he had once befriended, and appoints him deputy. Destry quickly figures out that Kent has the mayor and everyone else with some meaningful authority in town on a tight leash and then proceeds to find out the details behind Sheriff Keog's 'mysterious death'. While working on the case, Destry gradually warms up to the town's most popular beauty, saloon performer Frenchy (Marlene Dietrich), who is also in an open relationship with Kent.

Director: George Marshall
Cast: Marlene Dietrich, James Stewart, Mischa Auer, Charles Winninger, Brian Donlevy, Allen Jenkins, Billy Gilbert, Jack Carson
Country: USA
Genre: Western, Comedy, Romance

Destry Rides Again (1939) Criterion Collection
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BD50 | 1080p AVC | 01:35:04 | 39.2 Gb + 3% rec
Language: English
Subtitles: English

Extras:

• Imogen Sara Smith - in this new video program, critic Imogen Sara Smith highlights some of the unique qualities of Destry Rides Again. The program was created exclusively for Criterion in 2020. In English, not subtitled. (18 min, 1080p).

• George Marshall - director George Marshall recorded this oral history of his silent film career for the American Film Institute in 1973. It is presented here with images from the films he discusses. In English, not subtitled. (20 min, 1080p).

• Donald Dewey - in this new program, Donald Dewey, author of James Stewart: A Biography, discusses Jimmy Stewart's contribution to Destry Rides Again as well as the evolution of his career. The program was created exclusively for Criterion in 2020. In English, not subtitled. (21 min, 1080p).

• Radio Broadcast - presented here is the November 5, 1945, Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of Destry Rides Again. In it, Jimmy Stewart reprises his role as Tom Destry Jr., with Joan Blondell playing Frenchy and Leo Cleary playing Wash Dimsdale. In English, not subtitled. (54 min, 1080p).