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Destry Rides Again

  • 19391939
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
12K
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Marlene Dietrich, James Stewart, Brian Donlevy, Mischa Auer, Irene Hervey, Warren Hymer, Allen Jenkins, Una Merkel, and Charles Winninger in Destry Rides Again (1939)
Deputy sheriff Destry tames the town of Bottle Neck, including saloon singer Frenchy.
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Deputy sheriff Destry tames the town of Bottle Neck, including saloon singer Frenchy.Deputy sheriff Destry tames the town of Bottle Neck, including saloon singer Frenchy.Deputy sheriff Destry tames the town of Bottle Neck, including saloon singer Frenchy.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • Felix Jackson(screen play)
    • Gertrude Purcell(screen play)
    • Henry Myers(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • James Stewart
    • Mischa Auer
  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • Felix Jackson(screen play)
    • Gertrude Purcell(screen play)
    • Henry Myers(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • James Stewart
    • Mischa Auer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 94User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Marlene Dietrich in Destry Rides Again (1939)
    Marlene Dietrich in Destry Rides Again (1939)
    Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart in Destry Rides Again (1939)
    Marlene Dietrich, James Stewart, and Una Merkel in Destry Rides Again (1939)
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    Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart in Destry Rides Again (1939)
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    Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich
    • Frenchy
    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Tom Destry Jr.
    Mischa Auer
    Mischa Auer
    • Boris Callahan
    Charles Winninger
    Charles Winninger
    • Washington Dimsdale
    Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy
    • Kent
    Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins
    • Gyp Watson
    Warren Hymer
    Warren Hymer
    • Bugs Watson
    Irene Hervey
    Irene Hervey
    • Janice Tyndall
    Una Merkel
    Una Merkel
    • Lily Belle
    Billy Gilbert
    Billy Gilbert
    • Loupgerou
    Samuel S. Hinds
    Samuel S. Hinds
    • Judge Slade
    Jack Carson
    Jack Carson
    • Jack Tyndall
    Tom Fadden
    Tom Fadden
    • Lem Claggett
    Virginia Brissac
    Virginia Brissac
    • Sophie Claggett
    Edmund MacDonald
    Edmund MacDonald
    • Rockwell
    Lillian Yarbo
    Lillian Yarbo
    • Clara
    Joe King
    Joe King
    • Sheriff Keogh
    Dickie Jones
    Dickie Jones
    • Claggett Boy
    • Director
      • George Marshall
    • Writers
      • Felix Jackson(screen play) (original story by)
      • Gertrude Purcell(screen play)
      • Henry Myers(screen play)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      According to her grandson Peter Riva interviewed for the Icons Radio Hour, Marlene Dietrich's fight scene was unchoreographed. She and Una Merkel agreed to do it impromptu with the only rule being no closed fists. They used feet, pulled hair, and Marlene had bruises for weeks afterwards. but the director got everything in one take.
    • Goofs
      When Destry first demonstrates his ability with a firearm by shooting at the knobs on the sign, he shoots a total of seven times. Although he is holding two Colt "Six-shooters", one in each hand, he fires only the pistol he holds in his right hand. Thus, he fired at least one more round more than the pistol could fire.
    • Quotes

      Tom Destry Jr.: Oh, I think I'll stick around. Y'know, I had a friend once used to collect postage stamps. He always said the one good thing about a postage stamp: it always sticks to one thing 'til it gets there, y'know? I'm sorta like that too.

    • Connections
      Featured in AFI Life Achievement Award: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to James Stewart (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      See What the Boys in the Back Room Will Have
      (1939) (uncredited)
      Lyrics by Frank Loesser
      Music by Friedrich Hollaender
      Sung by Marlene Dietrich

    User reviews94

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    Fabulous Western romp
    This was the first great Western pastiche - reviving the genre (with Stagecoach) to A-movie status. How many classic Western adventures have real comedy, poignant love scenes and great songs, plus Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart in the leads? All the character (stereo)types are convincing - villains, cowboys, ordinary townsfolk and the Dietrich/Frenchie-Stewart/Destry relationship adds depth. Easily on a par with Stewart's other 39/40 greats (Mr Smith, Philadelphia Story). Entertaining bar-room brawl scenes. Even the score is wonderful! Very highly recommended.
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    • Dec 9, 1998

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    • Release date
      • December 29, 1939 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Ingen ängel
    • Filming locations
      • Kernville, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $345,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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