For a guy who when he was a leading man in the 30s and 40s did most of his
work in evening attire, Franchot Tone scores very well as the grizzled old cowboy
past his prime. But he doesn't believe it and neither does grandson Billy Mumy.
The Virginian hires Tone somewhat reluctantly and it's proven over and again that the man is past his prime. In the meantime Mumy has befriended Trampas and that makes Tone only more jealous.
Loved this episode. Franchot Tone is remarkable in this part.
As another cowboy hero said, 'man's got to know his limitations'.
The Virginian hires Tone somewhat reluctantly and it's proven over and again that the man is past his prime. In the meantime Mumy has befriended Trampas and that makes Tone only more jealous.
Loved this episode. Franchot Tone is remarkable in this part.
As another cowboy hero said, 'man's got to know his limitations'.
