A saloon singer (Claire Trevor) in Dodge City finds herself looked down upon by some of the more "proper" people of the town. But this doesn't stop her from doing good deeds and going to church. But when the new sheriff Bat Masterson (Albert Dekker) and a brash cattleman (Barry Sullivan) on opposite sides of the law find themselves rivals for her affection, only trouble can come of it. This little seen (only 70 votes on the IMDb) routine western has all the virtues of a "B" western. It's brief, moves quickly, doesn't take itself too seriously and holds our interest. Of course, at this point in her career, Trevor could play the floozie with a heart of gold in her sleep. Still, she brings a quiet intelligence to her role that's appreciated. If you're into westerns, there's every possibility this might find some favor with you. The Oscar nominated score is by Miklos Rozsa, one of his rare forays into the movie western. Directed by Jean Archainbaud. With Henry Hull, Percy Kilbride, Marion Martin and Charley Foy playing his real life father, Eddie Foy.
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