This western doesn’t distinguish itself, relying on the appeal of its stars to carry it through. At its heart, "Dodge City" follows a simple formula: eliminate the villains and rescue the woman. The plot contains numerous familiar beats that are easy to anticipate, even for casual viewers. Despite this predictability, the film remains enjoyable due to the strength of its performers. Olivia de Havilland is large…

So, this is Dodge City, I see? It has a bit of a Fort Worth feel to it, doesn't it? "Dodge City, Kansas - 1872. Longhorn cattle center of the world and wide-open Babylon of the American frontier - packed with settlers, thieves and gunmen". "Dodge City... rolling in wealth from the great Texas trail-herds... the town that knew no ethics but cash and killing". Then comes Wade Hatton, cleverly pretending to be …