Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on November 24, 2018

The Sons of Katie Elder Directed by Henry Hathaway Written by William H. Wright, Allan Weiss, and Harry Essex; original story by Talbot Jennings 1965/USA Wallis – Hazan First viewing/Netflix rental Many of the Western tropes were getting mighty tired by 1965 as were some of the stars. John W   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 21, 2014

Although John Wayne was old enough to play the father, the dynamic between the sons of Katie Elder is a fun one, besides the fact that John Wayne and Dean Martin could never in a million years be brothers. Otherwise this is a relatively typical western with a menacing bad...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 21, 2014

Although John Wayne was old enough to play the father, the dynamic between the sons of Katie Elder is a fun one, besides the fact that John Wayne and Dean Martin could never in a million years be brothers. Otherwise this is a relatively typical western with a menacing bad...   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on June 13, 2013

John Wayne had recently recovered from lung cancer. Katie Elder lived modestly in the frontier town of Clearwater. Her alcoholic, gambling husband lost their ranch in a poker game and was fatally shot (in the back) that same night. She made dresses and gave guitar lessons to earn the money...   read more