Randolph Scott portrays a man struggling with his moral compass in this fast-paced Western. Following involvement in the Quantrill raid on Lawrence, Kansas, a character (played by Randolph Scott) seeks refuge in Prescott, Arizona, and becomes entangled with a group of criminals who rob stagecoaches—led by George Macready. Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine appear as antagonists. "The Stranger Wore a Gun," released in 1953, is presented in 3-D, noticeable through objects frequently directed toward the audience. It was helmed by Andre De Toth, who also directed “House of Wax” that same year, along with well-regarded Westerns like "The Indian Fighter" (1955) and "Day of the Outlaw" (1959). Although it doesn’t reach the quality level of Scott's more celebrated Westerns, such as “Ride the High Country” (1962) or “The Tall T” (1956), this remains a worthwhile entry in his filmography. It features considerable action and some engaging interpersonal elements, including a romantic entanglement with two women—one older (Claire Trevor) and one younger (Joan Weldon). Alfonso Bedoya provides comedic relief as another gang leader. My main reservation concerns the protagonist’s inconsistent behavior, shifting between good and evil in a way that makes it difficult to fully support him. While this might be intended to illustrate his internal struggles and possibility of redemption, the writing could have been improved. The story is adapted from “Yankee Gold,” a work by the same author who penned "High Noon." The film’s length is 1 hour and 22 minutes. Filming took place at Iverson Ranch in northwest Los Angeles and in the Lone Pine area (Alabama Hills/Whitney Portal), approximately 200 miles north. GRADE: B-/C+

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