Having watched both films back-to-back, my earlier judgment that the 1931 film was only slightly superior to this one needs revising. While I’m certainly no ardent supporter of Glenn Ford, the supporting cast here is considerably stronger, and Anthony Mann demonstrates his skill in crafting both Westerns and grand historical narratives—his later work, 'The Fall of the Roman Empire,' remains a personal favorite from the 1960s. Richard Dix's performance in the earlier film was so weak that even a container of beeswax could have done better (it’s regrettable he received a Best Actor nomination when so many other deserving performers were overlooked). I will concede that Ford delivered a solid performance, though I don’t think he warranted being the lead in such a lengthy production. The contributions from Maria Schell, Anne Baxter, Harry Morgan, and Vic Morrow—among others—are undeniable. Certain moments in the 1931 version still resonate more effectively, but on balance, I now consider this remake to be the stronger film. It’s my feeling that if Mann hadn't been dismissed and replaced by Charles Walters, it could have achieved true greatness.

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