Flame of Barbary Coast

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Republic Pictures could be downright bewildering when they tried for sophisticated entertainment (mostly the studio specialized in B-movie-with-a-plus knockabout). Exhibit A is this San Francisco wannabe that, despite the presence of John Wayne in a Stetson, is not a Western because it's all citified, takes place six years into the 20th century (when is that earthquake due?), and spotlights romance, capitalism, and civic virtue instead of gunplay. Montana cowhand Duke Fergus (Duke Wayne), effectively robbed by big-time gambler Tito Morell (Joseph Schildkraut), studies up on gambling and returns to beat the simpering Continental at his own game and wrest away his beloved chantoosie Flaxen Tarry (Ann Dvorak). At regular intervals, two of these three people will have a scene in which they express major hostility, come to an understanding, indicate mutual admiration, then get mad all over again--within the space of eight lines of dialogue. None of this makes sense, so it must be sophisticated. --Richard T. Jameson

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Great John Wayne experience.......2007-03-09

First-if you like John Wayne-you'll like this movie. It was one of his earlier efforts, but he already had those qualities that hold a viewer to the story. The supporting cast is superb-it's a classic!

John Wayne In Different Form Here and it works.......2000-12-14

John Wayne the reigning hero of Western & Action films is in a departure of his usual tough guy personna by playing a chracter of self doubt. Wayne plays a Rancher who competes with a gambling tycoon on the Barbary Coast over the hand of a beautiful dance hall queen. This film also displays the infamous 1906 San Fransisco Earthquake. One of the highlights in a film that is otherwise routine. Another highlight is seeing this film in colured version instead of black & white.

Wayne shows his versatility.......2000-08-05

This early outing finds Wayne in a romantic, light hearted story that showed early signs of what was to come. Watch closely to see early parallels with later legendary performances with Maureen O'Hara in films such as the quiet man. Only about 100 mins long, but very easy viewing, and absorbing, don't be put off by the early year of production - this is a very good movie.

Flame of Barbary Coast/Santa Fe Stampede

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John Wayne two for one

Flame of Barbary Coast/Santa Fe Stampede
Starring: John Wayne , Ray Corrigan , Max Terhune , June Martel , and William Farnum
Director: George Sherman , and Joseph Kane
Manufacturer: Republic Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000N4SHVM
Release Date: 2007-05-08

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FLAME OF BARBARY COAST: John Wayne is "Duke," a good-hearted rancher from Montana who comes to San Francisco to collect a debt owed to him by Tito (Joseph Schildkraut), slick owner of a casino. He falls in love with Flaxen (Ann Dvorak), the beautiful saloon singer engaged to Tito! Duke loses his hard-earned bankroll at Tito's casino forcing him to leave town. But not for long! The next time he comes to town, his luck radically changes. In fact, he's so lucky that he almost cleans out Titl's casino. With his winnings, Duke builds a casino across the street from tito, hiring Flaxen to star in his floor show. All goes well until the great San Fransisco earthquake forces Duke, Flaxen and all the residents of the city to regroup and rebuild. William Frawley also stars in this exciting drama featuring "the Duke" at his larger than life finest. SANTA FE STAMPEDE - An old friend of the Mesquiteers strikes gold and plans to give the trio half the claim. but the town's crooked mayor and his ruthless henchmen have their own ideas. Murder follows in their path, and Stony (John Wayne), accused of the crime, faces a lynch mob that wants revenge!

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John Wayne two for one.......2007-03-05

A double dose of John Wayne for the price of one is a great idea to me. Flame of the Barbary Coast is a film from Wayne's time at Republic Studios. While it will not replace anyone's favorite Duke film it is a fun time. The plot is not the most original but I recommend this one. Wayne comes to town, losses his bankroll to a crooked casino and then fights back. He opens his own casino and steals the girl (of course there is a girl) from the bad guy. Throw in the San Francisco earthquake and you've got a movie. After all that you get a second feature. Looks like its a bargain.

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