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Flame of Barbary Coast

John Wayne (Actor), Ann Dvorak (Actor), Joseph Kane (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD

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Republic Pictures could be downright bewildering when they tried for sophisticated entertainment (mostly the studio specialized in B-movie-with-a-plus knockabout). Exhibit A is this San Francisco wannabe that, despite the presence of John Wayne in a Stetson, is not a Western because it's all citified, takes place six years into the 20th century (when is that earthquake due?), and spotlights romance, capitalism, and civic virtue instead of gunplay. Montana cowhand Duke Fergus (Duke Wayne), effectively robbed by big-time gambler Tito Morell (Joseph Schildkraut), studies up on gambling and returns to beat the simpering Continental at his own game and wrest away his beloved chantoosie Flaxen Tarry (Ann Dvorak). At regular intervals, two of these three people will have a scene in which they express major hostility, come to an understanding, indicate mutual admiration, then get mad all over again--within the space of eight lines of dialogue. None of this makes sense, so it must be sophisticated. --Richard T. Jameson

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Amazon.com: 4.0 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews)

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars John Wayne In Different Form Here and it works, Dec 13 2000
By Gus Mauro "coolbrezze" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Flame of/Barbary Coast (VHS Tape)
John Wayne the reigning hero of Western & Action films is in a departure of his usual tough guy personna by playing a chracter of self doubt. Wayne plays a Rancher who competes with a gambling tycoon on the Barbary Coast over the hand of a beautiful dance hall queen. This film also displays the infamous 1906 San Fransisco Earthquake. One of the highlights in a film that is otherwise routine. Another highlight is seeing this film in colured version instead of black & white.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Wayne shows his versatility, Aug 4 2000
By A.M.Boughey "Poetmaster" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Flame of/Barbary Coast (VHS Tape)
This early outing finds Wayne in a romantic, light hearted story that showed early signs of what was to come. Watch closely to see early parallels with later legendary performances with Maureen O'Hara in films such as the quiet man. Only about 100 mins long, but very easy viewing, and absorbing, don't be put off by the early year of production - this is a very good movie.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great John Wayne experience, Mar 8 2007
By M. Lubrano - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Flame of Barbary Coast (DVD)
First-if you like John Wayne-you'll like this movie. It was one of his earlier efforts, but he already had those qualities that hold a viewer to the story. The supporting cast is superb-it's a classic!
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