The Virginian (1929 film)
The Virginian is a 1929 Western film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Gary Cooper, Walter Huston, and Richard Arlen. The film was based on the 1902 novel The Virginian by Owen Wister and adapted from the popular 1904 theatrical play Wister had collaborated on with playwright Kirke La Shelle. The Virginian is about a goodnatured cowboy who romances the new schoolmarm and has a crisis of conscience when he learns his best friend is involved in cattle rustling. The film is well known for Coopers line, If you wanna call me thatsmile, in response to a cuss by the antagonist.
Unhappy with the Virginians violent nature, Molly tries to change him but is unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Steve and the Virginian enjoy playing pranks together, switching babies during a baptism they also make quail calls for secret communications. However, Steve falls in with Trampas gang. Although warned by the Virginian that no good will come of it, Steve continues with the gang. When they minus Trampas steal cattle from Box H Ranch, the Virginian is forced to hang all involved, including Steve. The Virginian vows revenge on Trampas for forcing him to do so.Disgusted by The Virginians callousness, Molly leaves him. However, after he is shot in the back by Trampas, she decides to treat him, and they fall deeper in love they eventually decide to marry. On their wedding day, Trampas comes back to town for revenge and challenges the Virginian to a shootout. The Virginian quickly draws his sixshooter and kills the bandit in the streets. He then marries Molly, and the two prepare to open their own ranch. ........
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