Warbonnet Requiem. Lesley Selander directed Tall Man Riding, with a screenplay by Joseph Hoffman based on Norman A. Fox's novel. The cast includes Randolph Scott, Dorothy Malone, Peggie Castle, William Ching, John Baragrey, Robert Barrat and John Dehner. Paul Sawtell composed the music, and Wilfred M. Cline was in charge of cinematography. It’s a fairly standard Western that manages to be enjoyable thanks to Randolph Scott's presence, the location photography (shot in Warnercolor), and some straightforward action sequences. Larry Madden, played by Scott, goes back to Little River intending to get even with the wealthy landowner (Barratt) who publicly shamed him with a whipping—because Madden was involved with the man’s daughter (Malone). He quickly finds himself facing various complications: dishonesty, deceit, murder, a hired killer, an ambush, a jailbreak, disloyalty, corrupt officials, and romantic entanglements. All of this is contained within less than 85 minutes. There are some intriguing aspects to the characters inhabiting this setting, but the script doesn’t allow enough time to explore them fully; for example, one important character is losing his sight, yet this detail isn't used effectively to create dramatic impact. Selander does a capable job as director, though it seems those involved were content with producing a “B” Western and filling it with familiar elements designed to appeal to families seeking an easy afternoon at the movies. This probably satisfies fans of 1950s "B" Westerns who know what to expect. With Randy Scott playing a stern-faced opponent, Dottie Malone flirting her eyes, Peggie Castle displaying legs that look strong enough to crack nuts, and Wilfred Cline capturing the California ranch landscapes, it’s hard for enthusiasts of the genre to dislike it. It earns a 6/10.

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