Illinois-ying

How the West was Won
1963 Nominee

100 Words
Even in the west, which may have been won, THE BEST was won by another this year and I can see why, what an eyesore. Do I need more? No, that’s plenty.

There’s a mountain man whose accent suggests he should be screaming, “Merry Christmas, movie house,” after a guardian angel saves him. Gregory Peck plays a player. Someone gets shot during the Civil War (duh). And then there’s some whitewashing at the end.

In summation: Celebrity over substance; get rich or die trying; murder anyone in your way; make sure that you’re white.

That’s how the west was won.


3 responses to “Illinois-ying”

  1. Galen Humphrey Avatar

    Strong recollection of seeing this one sooo long ago: “Greensleeves”… was “taken” as a 10 year old by the haunting melody…has been a favorite since

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  2. Galen Humphrey Avatar

    bless you
    🙂

    Have NEVER forgotten the egg-eating scene 🙂

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  3. ozarkmedusa Avatar

    You’re only partially there: GUNS lady, GUNS! Yes, murder anyone in your way, and you do that by shooting; that’s how the West was won.

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