The storyline is interesting and this action-packed western is culminated in a happy, albeit predictable, ending. Upon its theatrical release on September 29, 1944, the film received mixed reviews. An independent former ranch foreman is kidnapped along with an heiress, who is being held for ransom by trio of ruthless outlaws. Special effects were produced by Vernon L. Walker. When the neighbour even hires gunmen to intimidate him he has to defend himself and his property by means of violence. Gaby Hayes plays one his better characters. Certificate: Passed [3], The film's plot centers on a farmer (Scott) who turns to violence when a powerful and ruthless land baron (Knox) tries to take over his land. It's black and white, but still worth watching. Ranch foreman. A special agent from Chicago is sent out west to bring in the notorious Reno brothers. When Clint sees someone reaching through the window, take Rocklin's gun, and aim it at Rocklin, he shoves Rocklin out of the way and is shot. The killer tosses the gun back into the room in order to frame Rocklin. Meanwhile, Arly learns that Dave was delivering a letter to Rocklin from Clara. Check out the lineup of new movies and shows streaming on Netflix this month, including The Trial of the Chicago 7. After Arly learns from Tala that he saw her brother's killer and it was not Rocklin, the two take a treacherous canyon shortcut in order to get to the K.C. He makes his choice and is caught up in the affairs of the town that sees another murder for which he is blamed. When a banker finds his stagecoach shipments of gold from Carson City are vulnerable to holdups, he commissions the building of a railroad through the mountains. Great Western that I had never seen. After checking into the hotel, Rocklin is invited by the town lawyer Robert Garvey (Ward Bond) to join a poker game, during which Clint Harolday (Russell Wade), the brash stepson of the owner of the Topaz Ranch, tries to play an illegal card and Rocklin stops him and declares himself the winner. During his search, Rocklin finds two decks of marked cards in Garvey's desk and accuses him of murdering Red Cardell. When a stagecoach guard tries to warn a town of an imminent raid by a band of outlaws, the people mistake him for one of the gang. He made up for all my complaints with True Grit, and especially his last, the Shootest. A small farmer and rancher is being harassed by his mighty and powerfull neighbour. [3] The novel was serialized in The Saturday Evening Post from March 7, 1942 to April 25, 1942. Heist mad stocking. [3], Tall in the Saddle was filmed on location at Agoura Ranch in Agoura, California; Lake Sherwood, California; RKO Encino Ranch in Encino, California; and Sedona, Arizona.