There have been many, many Wyatt Earp movies. Frontier Marshal isn't the best one by far, but it does have a couple of perks: Randolph Scott, the king of westerns, got to play the famous marshal! Scottie has a few closeups to show how handsome he is, but it's not really his movie. Wyatt Earp pretty much stands there and looks concerned. This is Cesar Romero's movie. He plays Doc Holliday, and he's the one with the love triangle, the persistent cough, and the change of character from villain to hero.
Binnie Barnes, who takes up one end of the triangle, is extremely irritating and makes the movie seem cheap. Her odd Cockney accent and terrible overacting makes it look like a melodrama, which is a shame because Cesar tries hard in one of his rare dramas. Nancy Kelly is the nice girl, in comparison to Binnie's prostitute, but Cesar is reluctant to saddle her with his burden. It's up to Scottie to convince him to embrace love - and to help keep the peace in the unruly western town. You'll also get to see Ward Bond, Lon Chaney Jr., John Carradine, and Eddie Foy Jr. Portraying his father in the supporting case.
However, this movie isn't as high quality as the same year's Dodge City, starring Errol Flynn. That's also a Wyatt Earp movie, but without Doc Holliday. It has higher production values, a better story, and everyone seems to be having more fun.
Binnie Barnes, who takes up one end of the triangle, is extremely irritating and makes the movie seem cheap. Her odd Cockney accent and terrible overacting makes it look like a melodrama, which is a shame because Cesar tries hard in one of his rare dramas. Nancy Kelly is the nice girl, in comparison to Binnie's prostitute, but Cesar is reluctant to saddle her with his burden. It's up to Scottie to convince him to embrace love - and to help keep the peace in the unruly western town. You'll also get to see Ward Bond, Lon Chaney Jr., John Carradine, and Eddie Foy Jr. Portraying his father in the supporting case.
However, this movie isn't as high quality as the same year's Dodge City, starring Errol Flynn. That's also a Wyatt Earp movie, but without Doc Holliday. It has higher production values, a better story, and everyone seems to be having more fun.