Official Trailer
Overview
The setting is a small town in 1870s Pennsylvania. Sally Waterson and her father have stopped in town with their traveling medicine show, but when their wagon catches fire, they find themselves stranded. They're taken in by Mrs. Cortlandt and her grandson, Peter, who is trying to set up a pipeline t...
Cast
Irene Dunne
Sally Watterson
Randolph Scott
Peter Cortlandt
Dorothy Lamour
Molly Fuller
Elizabeth Patterson
Grandma Cortlandt
Raymond Walburn
Doc Watterson
Charles Bickford
Red Scanlon
Akim Tamiroff
Joe Varese
Ben Blue
Zeke
William Frawley
Mac
Alan Hale
Walt Brennan
Irving Pichel
Mr. Stark
Stanley Andrews
Lem Moulton
Introduction
In this latest movie review, we dive deep into High, Wide and Handsome (1937), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.
The setting is a small town in 1870s Pennsylvania. Sally Waterson and her father have stopped in town with their traveling medicine show, but when their wagon catches fire, they find themselves stranded. They're taken in by Mrs. Cortlandt and her grandson, Peter, who is trying to set up a pipeline that will supply oil throughout the state. Sally and Peter soon fall in love and marry. Neither their marriage nor Peter's pipe dreams flow too smoothly.
🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning
Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of High, Wide and Handsome. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.
🏆 Final Verdict
5 / 5 Stars
A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.
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