The Woman of the Town

A bittersweet western that trades gunfights for a tender, socially conscious romance, unfolding with old-fashioned earnestness and a lingering sense of loss.

Directed by

George Archainbaud

Genres

Western

Starring

Claire Trevor, Albert Dekker, Barry Sullivan

Tagline

NO HEART! Her kind never had any...never needed any...to get what they wanted when the chips were down!

Overview

Bat Masterson, who after failing to secure a job as a newspaper reporter becomes marshal of Dodge City. Preferring socializing to peacekeeping, Masterson falls in love with Dora Hand, the obligatory golden-hearted chorus girl whose concern for the welfare of her fellow citizens at time reaches Madonna-like dimensions. When Dora is shot down cattle baron King Kennedy, Masterson begins taking his job seriously. After taking care of Kennedy, Masterson determines to enshrine the memory of Dora, whose efforts to clean up Dodge City were largely ignored by the "decent" townsfolk.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, justice, class, redemption

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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