I never knew Susan Hayward made so many terrible movies. She's one of my favorite actresses, so naturally I thought everything she touched was gold. Apparently not. Even if you love westerns or hostage movies, I can't recommend watching Rawhide.
The opening credits play a theme that's been used in another movie, and once composer Sol Kaplan realized this plagiarism, he could think of nothing more to write than endless repetitions and modulations of "Oh Susanna" during the remainder of the film. Unless that was his way of expressing his undying love for the lead actress, there's no excuse.
Suzy's taking a stagecoach from California to St. Louis, but along the way, she's forced to vacate and stay in an outpost because there's a murderous criminal on the loose. Tyrone Power is the man in charge of her well-being, but before long, Hugh Marlowe, the murderous criminal, arrives at the outpost and holds the three hostage.
In addition to the terrible music, the acting is pretty lousy. Suzy's character is extremely stupid, and her performance is almost as bad as the obviousness of her wig. Try Garden of Evil or The President's Lady instead.
The opening credits play a theme that's been used in another movie, and once composer Sol Kaplan realized this plagiarism, he could think of nothing more to write than endless repetitions and modulations of "Oh Susanna" during the remainder of the film. Unless that was his way of expressing his undying love for the lead actress, there's no excuse.
Suzy's taking a stagecoach from California to St. Louis, but along the way, she's forced to vacate and stay in an outpost because there's a murderous criminal on the loose. Tyrone Power is the man in charge of her well-being, but before long, Hugh Marlowe, the murderous criminal, arrives at the outpost and holds the three hostage.
In addition to the terrible music, the acting is pretty lousy. Suzy's character is extremely stupid, and her performance is almost as bad as the obviousness of her wig. Try Garden of Evil or The President's Lady instead.