I just watched From Hell To Texas on You Tube, and if you like westerns it should be a must see. Why? Because it is a rarity that western fans probably should have not seen before: A Cinemascope picture ( meaning an "A" instead of a " B" western) that never shows up on Encore Westerns, GRIT, Turner Classic Movies or even Fox Movie Channel ( it was a Fox Movie). Not to mention, pictures that were made in the Cinemascope filming style show wide open spaces and beautiful scenery. One thing I do not agree with are the comments that along with Shane, this is the best western of the 1950's. From Hell To Texas is not even the best Don Murray western: Bus Stop was his best. Although modern day it qualifies. Why? Murray's character was a cowboy and competed in rodeos ( plus I will take Marilyn Monroe's Cheri over Diana Venora's Juanita any day of the week). If anyone wants to great westerns from that era, should instead put on movies starring Gary Cooper, Randolph Scott, Richard Widmark, John Wayne, Gregory Peck, James Stewart or Alan Ladd ( including One Foot In Hell co-starring: Yes: Don Murray)). I give the movie 7 out of 10 stars. Mostly.for the scenery and supporting actors RG Armstrong and Chill Wills.
Review of From Hell to Texas
