This movie script stays pretty close to the Louis L'Amour book of the same title, both in name, story and the characters. Like the book it has plenty of action and a developing romantic interest. Rory Calhoun is a good choice for playing Blaine as a likeable rouge who is offered a opportunity of both money and stock enough to start his own ranch by Joe Neal who he saves from hanging in the movies opening scenes. Max Baer Sr as Gus Orteman gives a solid performance, as good as his role in Buckskin Frontier with Richard Dix. The story unfolds a steady pace with little lack for action along the way. My only gripe would be as the story builds up, the ending is a bit weak.
Review of Utah Blaine
