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Albuquerque

Albuquerque
by Ray Enright

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Actor: Barbara Britton, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Lon Chaney Jr., Randolph Scott, Russell Hayden
Director: Ray Enright
Brand: MCA
Cinematographer: Fred Jackman Jr.
Editor: Howard A. Smith
Producer: William C. Thomas
Producer: William H. Pine
Writer: Clarence Upson Young
Writer: Gene Lewis
Writer: Luke Short
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-06-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Universal Studios

DVD Reviews of Albuquerque

DVD Review: Nothing like DECISION AT SUNDOWN, but suitable for a matinee
Summary: 4 Stars

Randolph Scott was an American icon, the quintessential western hero who exhibited fewer emotions than Clint Eastwood and Gary Cooper and spoke fewer lines than either of those western stars. Was he a great actor -- probably not. Was he like many real characters who existed in the American west -- possibly. Was he believable as a hero who seemed interested in women -- not really. A romantic lead he was not. Will he be forgotten as an actor who appeared in more westerns than most American actors -- probably not. Like John Wayne whose best western role was in THE SEARCHERS, Scott's best role was arguably his last performance in Sam Peckinpah's RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY (GUNS IN THE AFTERNOON), but who can turn in a bad performance with Peckinpah as a director?

My favorite of the Scott westerns is DECISION AT SUNDOWN because of its unexpected ending where Scott discovers that he is defending the reputation of a woman whose morals are not worth defending. Compared to SUNDOWN and other westerns later in his career, ALBUQUERQUE does not really stand up. That said, we must admit that the story, based on a work by the well-known Luke Short, is complex enough to be interesting. Barbara Britton is the mystery character who plays her cards close to her lovely chest. That she does not turn out to be Scott's love interest plays against some expectations, but Russell Hayden is on hand to provide that role.

Of course, it is always fun to see George (Gabby) Hayes in these old westerns, the old coot type who shows that he can still twirl a hand-gun better than anyone. That he still plays himself, as other reviewers have stated, is probably not surprising. To have him play a believable villain instead of a crusty, lovable good guy-- now that would be a surprise. His trademark has to be his immense bush of whiskers. As George Carlin once remarked, some actors have beards -- which sometimes sounds a little ominous -- but Gabby Hayes
has whiskers. That Scott and the other good guys in the film want to see him shave them off completely really strains credibility. Asking Hayes to appear without his whiskers is like asking John Wayne to play an effeminate character or Glenn Ford to appear in a western without his familiar black hat. Ain't gonna happen.

ALBUQUERQUE (how many people can correctly spell the name of that New Mexico city without looking it up?) is a serviceable western in the matinee mode of THE SUNDOWNERS and HIGH LONESOME, suitable for a double feature and for those Scott fans who want to have a complete collection, but don't expect anything in the mode of DECISION AT SUNDOWN or THE TALL T. For something that shows what the west must have really been like, check out SHANE, or COWBOY, or THE CULPEPPER CATTLE COMPANY.

After all, as the Mel Brooks film states: "You'd do it for Randolph Scott."

DVD Review: Albuquerque
Summary: 4 Stars

Albuquerque is based on the Luke Short novel Dead Freight for Piute. It stars Randolph Scott & Barbara Britton. George "Gabby" Hayes costars in an excellent supporting role.

Cole Armin (Scott) has been summoned by his uncle, John Armin (George Cleveland), to take a job in his freight company. John Armin is less than scrupulous & is attempting to put a competitor out of business. Cole discovers this early & decides to throw in with the competitors, Ted Wallace (Russell Hayden) & his sister Celia Wallace (Catherine Craig). Juke ("Gabby" Hayes) joins up also as a teamster.

The film opens with a stagecoach holdup that's orchestrated by John Armin from behind the scenes. There aren't any valuables on the coach other than the $10,000 that Celia is carrying to further her brother's shipping company. During the holdup a passenger is killed & Cole wounds one of the outlaws. The gun play causes the stage horses to bolt with a young female child aboard. Cole pulls off a daring rescue to save her. This earns him the friendship of her father which will come to play later in the film.

Lon Chaney, Jr. (Steve Murkil) has a supporting role as a henchman for John Armin. There's also the lovely Barbara Britton (Letty Tyler) who is brought into town by John Armin to work undercover at the Wallace & Armin Freight Line. She ends up switching sides also when things start getting out of hand. Of course Cole & Celia fall in love as do Letty & Ted.

The film is directed by veteran "B" Western director Ray Enright who keeps it moving along crisply. The cast is solid as is the script. The only thing annoying is that some of the scenes are done with a filmed background that's way too obvious. Other than that Albuquerque is a great representation of what "B" Westerns are.

DVD Review: Can Your Get past the Absurdities?
Summary: 3 Stars

Can you get past a badly misplaced formula plot to enjoy a generic Randolph Scott western with good acting?

I couldn't but maybe that's because Albuquerque is my home. Nearby silver mines? An ANGLO running the city? A rough frontier town in the late 1800's? Monumnet Valley scenery?

Where were the genteel Hispano elite who ran an old and charming city on the Rio Grande? Where were the transportation hub of yore, the Sandia Mtns., the bosque, Old Town? Hollywood just wrote a script and chose an 'exotic' western name to plug in. I never did get past that.
Too bad, as the subbort cast (hayden, Gabby Hays, Lon Chaney, Jr.) do a good job backing up Scott and the technicolor is nice.

Editing and directing are passable, although the plotline is eminently predictable.

Maybe Scott or western completists need this film.

DVD Review: another good western
Summary: 4 Stars

a good story with 2 actors seldom seen in colour viz russel hayden and gabby hayes.randolph scott always turns in a 100% effort and this movie is no exception.i think western movie lovers and rs fans will enjoy this easy paced fare, regards ken

DVD Review: enjoyable well balanced western
Summary: 5 Stars

This probably has the best balance of any of Scott's westerns of a complicated plot, pleny of action and the humor of Gabby Hayes and that little girl who keeps popping up. A very enjoyable story. Gabby was in the driver's seat in the opening scene and in the spotlight in the closing scene. Too bad he wasn't in more of Scott's best films to lighten up Scott's stoicism. It's interesting that the woman Scott ends up with isn't even listed among the major characters, even though she is a major presence throughout the film. In contrast, the lovely but sneaky Barbara Britton is given second billing, despite her belated appearance. Those of you who used to watch the TV series "Lassie" will be surprised to find "Gramps" in the chief villain role. Enough said. Find a copy and enjoy.

Description of Albuquerque

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Item Type: DVD Movie
Item Rating: NR
Street Date: 06/01/04
Wide Screen: no
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
Language: ENGLISH
Foreign Film: noSubtitles: no
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve
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