Dodge City (BD) [Blu-ray]

"Dodge City," a Warner Bros classic starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, and Ann Sheridan, shines in its Blu-ray release, offering a vibrant glimpse into the 1939 Western directed by Michael Curtiz. Filmed in Technicolor, this tale of a sheriff cleaning up the lawless town of Dodge City, Kansas, is a feast for the eyes, with its rich colors and dynamic action brought to life like never before.Errol Flynn's charismatic performance as the heroic sheriff leaps off the screen, supported by the strong performances of de Havilland and Sheridan. The Blu-ray enhances every detail, from the colorful landscapes to the intricate costumes, making the film's high-stakes drama and iconic Western scenery even more engaging.Warner Bros' "Dodge City" on Blu-ray is a must-have for classic film enthusiasts, offering a chance to experience one of the year's highest-grossing films with unparalleled clarity and color. It's a shorter, but sweet tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood, capturing the essence of the Wild West in stunning Technicolor.

If you like ERROL FLYNN you will enjoy watching this Western Movie.

This is probably one of the most gorgeous looking Technicolor Films I have ever seen with wonderful outdoor scenery as well as set pieces and costumes. Plus a rare chance to see lovely Ann Sheridan‘s red hair since most of her movies were black and white melodramas — though my only complaint is that other than singing three songs and having a handful of dialogue scenes she doesn’t have enough to do in this feature which is probably due to the fact that it runs under two hours. But it is an entertaining adventure with fine performances all around nonetheless.

I like it and added to my collection

"That's one fight you Yanks didn't win. But take it easy. We'll send the vet right over!" -- TexErrol Flynn cut a dashing trail through the American West for the first time in Dodge City. Flynn, an Australian, always worried he would not be accepted as a western hero. But rather than mold him to a type, Flynn's charisma and charm helped put his own stamp on the genre, making for a delightful if bit different entry of wagon trains and wild towns. Everything about this western is slightly different, from Flynn's wide brimmed hat, to its deceptively easygoing manner, camouflaging the lighting pace of director Michael Curtiz. The original screenplay by Robert Buckner is an enjoyable piece of entertainment. You know you're watching a western, but it doesn't feel like you are, at least in any traditional sense. It was simply Flynn and the WB stock company saddling up, and the results are fabulous.Th film opens in Kansas after the Civil War, Wade Hatton (Flynn) and his trail pals helping Colonel Dodge (Henry O'Neil) bring the railroad and the civilization that would follow along with it. It is here that the bitter conflict with Jeff Surrett (Bruce Cabot) and his henchman Yancy (Victor Jory) emerges for the first time. Six years later, Wade and his pals, Rusty (Alan Hale) and Tex (Guinn "Big Boy" Williams), are taking their herd to Dodge. They've offered protection to a wagon train with a young and lovely Abbie Irving (Olivia de Havilland) along. Her young and rambunctious brother will force a tragedy upon the trail for which she blames Wade. Orphaned and traveling west, he'll deliver her to her aunt and uncle in Dodge, a wild and lawless town rife with fun and danger.Alan Hale has some fun moments trying to reform while Guinn Williams does the opposite, resulting in perhaps the greatest saloon brawl ever filmed. It is fun to watch, as is everything in this film; especially Flynn, who somehow managed to seem more Aussie here, yet made his own niche in the western. The cheating and killing by Surrett and his man Yancey will finally go too far, however, when a young boy Wade was fond of loses his life during a disturbance, and he finally accepts the offer as Sheriff of Dodge City. He cleans up the town with Rusty and Tex, as families begin to return, while the paper Abbie now works for begins exposing Surrett and his hold on the town, leading to an exciting technicolor showdown.There is a wonderful ending for fans of Flynn and de Havilland, and silent film fans will be glad to catch a glimpse of star Monte Blue as Barlow, still kicking around in films in 1939. This one is simply fun, and the perfect film for a Saturday morning when you want to kick back.

Love old movies

Errol Flynn and Olivia De Haviland, and acting duo you just wish there was more of.

"Dodge City," is one of numerous films released in 1939, yet one of the few westerns shot in technicolor of any studio. At the directing helm, Michael Curtiz, takes advantage of the sprawling-style western with every western staple: chases between rustlers/cowboys and horses/locomotives, an epic bar-room brawl, reckless youths (William Lundigan/Olivia de Havilland) and an untamed town with no sheriff. Errol Flynn, in his first western is supported by his pals(Alan Hale, Big boy Williams-real-life sidekick) and a host of villains (Victor Jory, Bruce Cabot) with a naughty dance girl (Ann Sheridan) thrown into the mix. Even Henry Travers (the angel in "Its A Wonderful Life") lends his charm to this mix of lawlessness. Curtiz moves this western speedily along highlighted by equally impressive technicolor photography throughout (shot in Modesto, California in places) which catches the blush on de Havilland's cheeks as well as the flowing rivers against banking clouds in pre-polluted glory. It is fun, exciting and romantic, pairing her gain with Errol again, sometimes with familiar exchanges a la "Adventures of Robin Hood" of the same year. Even the old sod-buster, Ward Bond, with few lines enjoys himself amidst this ocean of tossed cowboys. Time and again Flynn butts heads with Bruce Cabot, leading to an exciting climax aboard a burning train in its satisfying finale. The special features are quite interesting, including color footage of most of the Warner lot celebrating its debut in Dodge city itself. This film is memorable for its technicolor first-class treatment of the western genre and for re-teaming Flynn with the alluring de Havilland, opening the door for other ambitious westerns to come.

a very good dvd, great movie

Proper old school western. great fun.

Buena calidad de imagen y sonido ediccion usa con castellano

DODGE CITY.. Titre originel, qui, en fait, a assez peu de rapport avec le titre français :' Les Conquérants' ... (de quoi??!..) Comme d' habitude, les producteurs, avec des titres alléchants, espèrent attirer plus de monde, pour faire du.. fric !.. Passons...Fan de l'immense Errol FLYNN...(ceux qui n'ont pas vu 'Aventures en Birmanie'.. 'Objective Burma'.. sont des orphelins 😁.. Disponible sur Amazon) j'ai apprécié cette histoire, propre au Far West.. du sheriff, malgré lui, consterné par la mort d'un jeune garçon, durant le dernier duel au pistolet.. mené par des bandes d'ivrognes.. En redresseur de torts, notre Errol est impeccable. Bref, vous qui aimez cet immense acteur (que je pleure bien souvent. ) l'histoire de la Conquête de l'ouest.. Le mythe de la 'Frontier'. Foncez!.. La couleur est belle, ainsi que le son.. pour un film de 1939. (Errol FLYNN 1909-1959 n'avait que 30 ans. 💞) Pas un chef d'œuvre, certes.. mais à posséder dans toute bonne Westernothèque.. À voir et.. revoir!. 😋 Bon film..

2 star movie not one of Erroll's best