Canyon Passage (1946)
I loved Susan Hayward in Dana Andrews in My Foolish Heart, so when I learned they had made another film together, I was very excited to see it. Unfortunately, Canyon Passage was so boring I ended up doing a crossword at the same time.
First off, Susan is engaged to Dana’s friend Brian Donlevy, and Dana has a burgeoning relationship with Patricia Roc. While the two leads are friendly and comfortable together, it’s clear there’s to be no hanky-panky going on while they’re both involved with other people. Where’s the fun in that?
The film takes place in 1850s Oregon, but it’s not a typical western. Yes, there are barroom brawls, hoedowns, and a general fear and dislike of Indians. But it doesn’t feel like a western because the scenery is so different. Gone are the dusty dirt roads and tiny town with the one general goods store across from the one saloon. In its place are lush greens, blues, and browns in the surrounding mountains, trees, and valleys. In this aspect, it’s great to watch, but it’s far from my favorite western. For true fans of this genre, you could do worse than to rent this one, but it has the tendency to feel a little sluggish.
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First off, Susan is engaged to Dana’s friend Brian Donlevy, and Dana has a burgeoning relationship with Patricia Roc. While the two leads are friendly and comfortable together, it’s clear there’s to be no hanky-panky going on while they’re both involved with other people. Where’s the fun in that?
The film takes place in 1850s Oregon, but it’s not a typical western. Yes, there are barroom brawls, hoedowns, and a general fear and dislike of Indians. But it doesn’t feel like a western because the scenery is so different. Gone are the dusty dirt roads and tiny town with the one general goods store across from the one saloon. In its place are lush greens, blues, and browns in the surrounding mountains, trees, and valleys. In this aspect, it’s great to watch, but it’s far from my favorite western. For true fans of this genre, you could do worse than to rent this one, but it has the tendency to feel a little sluggish.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "daniel dona" for posting!
More Ward Bond movies here!
More Brian Donlevy movies here!
More Susan Hayward movies here!