The Stranger Wore a Gun was directed by Andre De Toth and features a screenplay by Kenneth Gamet, based on a story by John W. Cunningham called Yankee Gold. The film includes Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Joan Weldon, George Macready, Alfonso Bedoya, Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, and Pierre Watkin in its cast. A Technicolor/3-Dimension production with music by Mischa Bakaleinikoff and cinematography by Lester White, it presents a story of Jeff Travis (Scott), formerly a spy for Quantrill’s Raiders. After disagreeing with the brutality he witnessed during The Lawrence Massacre, he attempts to begin a new life in Prescott, Arizona. However, his past reputation follows him, quickly drawing him into incidents involving robberies and murder as people seek gold. Those who have seen it in its standard 2D format will likely agree that the 3D effects are not well executed; some films manage this effect successfully, but this isn’t one of them. Fortunately, the film doesn't rely on constant pop-outs or film action sequences with depth perception. The 3D aspects ultimately aren't the biggest issue, as without Randolph Scott’s stoic performance, Claire Trevor’s presence, and the early roles from Marvin and Borgnine, it would likely be a truly disappointing experience. While occasionally entertaining, often unintentionally so, the film is visually appealing thanks to its location shooting (Alabama Hills, Lone Pine). Still, the cast seems hampered by an uninspired and predictable screenplay. Travis' background is briefly introduced, with his scars from service during the Civil War intended to capture attention, but this intriguing element is quickly dropped in favor of a familiar plot about troublemakers in town. A tiresome love triangle unfolds as predictably as it is pointless, and Alfonso Bedoya’s performance is so grating that his scenes are nearly impossible to watch. Andre De Toth seems strangely out of sorts here; one might assume the 3D filming distracted him, but he also directed House of Wax in 3D the same year, demonstrating a clear aptitude for depth filmmaking. He even made Thunder Over the Plains with Scott during that time—a considerably stronger Western than this one. During a fight scene between Scott and Borgnine, it’s obvious to see the director struggling to conceal the fact that Borgnine has lost a significant amount of weight and Scott appears fifteen years younger! It's a misstep from someone who clearly possessed considerable talent. Ultimately, The Stranger Wore a Gun is worthwhile only for fans of the actors involved; it’s something to check off a list before promptly forgetting about it and consigning it to Cinema Boothill. 5/10

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