- Actors: Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Thomas Mitchell, Bruce Bennett, Tom D'Andrea
- Directors: Raoul Walsh
- Writers: Harriet Frank Jr., Stephen Longstreet
- Producers: Jack L. Warner, Owen Crump
- Format: NTSC, Import
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: MGM (Warner)
- VHS Release Date: Dec 7 1994
- Run Time: 110 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6302682592
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4.0 out of 5 stars
"Silver River (1948) ... Errol Flynn ... Raoul Walsh (Director) (1994)",
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This review is from: Silver River (VHS Tape)
Warner Bros. Pictures presents "SILVER RIVER" (1948) (110 min/B&W) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) -- Starring Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Thomas Mitchell, Bruce Bennet, Tom D'Andrea & Barton MacLaneDirected by Raoul Walsh After being handed a dishonorable discharge during the Civil War, Mike McComb (Errol Flynn) becomes a professional gambler and follows a path of ruthless action to get what he wants. After moving out West and making a killing prospecting silver, McComb becomes a wealthy and powerful man, and he finds himself infatuated with beautiful Georgia Moore (Ann Sheridan). However, Georgia is married to Stanley Moore (Bruce Bennett), who works for McComb, so he arranges for Stanley to be given a dangerous assignment; Stanley is killed, and McComb sweeps the widowed Georgia off her feet. Georgia weds McComb, but in time she finds out the ugly truth about her second husband, leaving him behind. Devastated, McComb sets out to mend his ways and win Georgia back by serving more noble purposes. "Silver River" is an under-appreciated, near classic western, the complex, biographical-like plotting, solid performances by supporting actors and well choreographed overall action make this a clear four star winner. "Silver River" was the seventh Flynn vehicle directed by Raoul Walsh Another great score by Max Steiner. BIOS: 1. Raoul Walsh (Director) Date of Birth: 11 March 1887 - New York, New York Date of Death: 31 December 1980 - Simi Valley, California 2. Errol Flynn [aka: Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn] Date of Birth: 20 June 1909, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Date of Death: 14 October 1959, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 3. Ann Sheridan Date of Birth: 21 February 1915 - Denton, Texas Date of Death: 21 January 1967 - Los Angeles, California Mr. Jim's Ratings: Quality of Picture & Sound: 4 Stars Performance: 4 Stars Story & Screenplay: 5 Stars Overall: 4 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing] Total Time: 110 min on DVD ~ Warner Bros. Pictures ~ (12/07/1994)
3.0 out of 5 stars
Flynn's Disillusionment,
This review is from: Silver River (VHS Tape)
Errol Flynn stars as an unfairly disgraced Union officer who decides to look out for number one in post-Civil War America. He quickly builds a financial empire, methodically taking over Silver City, a town dependant on its silver mines. Of course, a lot of people have to pay for his ambition and ruthlessness, and in the end, so must he.Flynn's performance is better than usual throughout most of the film, his own personal sense of disillusionment no doubt contributing. Ann Sheridan, as the feisty woman he loves, is stronger in the first half of the film. Thomas Mitchell, as the sermonizing lawyer, gets some great speeches which he plays for what they are worth. Unfortunately, the movie's moral message is laid on a bit heavy. A little less talk and a little more action would have been an improvement. Director Raoul Walsh is usually very good at mixing character development with action, but it doesn't come together here. The actors and the director seem "tired" with this film, and the results show on the screen. It's an average Western that probably could have been much more.
4.0 out of 5 stars
SILVER RIVER,
By Ronald Spych (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Silver River (VHS Tape)
Hang on to your Stetson. This is Errol Flynn in one of his best post World War 2 nuanced roles. From the riproaring opening on the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg, where Flynn destroys a million dollars in Union greenbacks,the way west to Silver City is paved with action,blind ambition,lust and redemption. Mike McComb (Flynn) is a complex character. He is a charming rogue and a ruthless competitor. McComb will traverse any length to have what he wants when he wants it, be it a money making enterprise or another man's wife. Flynn's character is a marvel to watch as he climbs to the summit of power and finally pays the price for his ambition. Supporting Errol in this entertaining morality tale are some Warner Brothers' stock company pros. The lovely Ann Sheridan is both elegant and earthy. Miss Sheridan matches Flynn's on screen charisma frame for frame as the object of desire. Tom D'Andrea as Errol's friend and bodyguard is affable in a solid performance. Thomas Mitchell returns from an alcoholic fog and pulls off a credible performance as McCombs' conscience. And how can Barton MacLane be anything but perfect as the thuggish villian in this unusual western.Here is a fifty-plus year old movie with some very 1990's character sensibilities.
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