Because, it followed behind the 1939 classic, Destry rides again, the 1954 movie, titled Destry, was given very little credit for being a good film.
In fact I thought that it was better written than the original version.
Most movie critics, of the time, was more determined to compare the performances of Marlene Dietrich and James Steward, to that of Audie Murphy and Mari Blanchard.
Of course there is no comparison to the kind of acting talent that Steward and Dietrich had, but Destry was still a very good film that did justice to the original version.
The film also featured three actors that would go on to successful television shows.
Alan Hale and Russel Johnson of Gillian's Island, and Edgar Buchanan of Petticoat Junction.
It is a waste of time to compare either movie. Both versions are good, but the 1954 film is my personal favorite.
In fact I thought that it was better written than the original version.
Most movie critics, of the time, was more determined to compare the performances of Marlene Dietrich and James Steward, to that of Audie Murphy and Mari Blanchard.
Of course there is no comparison to the kind of acting talent that Steward and Dietrich had, but Destry was still a very good film that did justice to the original version.
The film also featured three actors that would go on to successful television shows.
Alan Hale and Russel Johnson of Gillian's Island, and Edgar Buchanan of Petticoat Junction.
It is a waste of time to compare either movie. Both versions are good, but the 1954 film is my personal favorite.