WhileJohn Waynewas synonymous with stoic heroes of the American West, he was so much more than that.
Ironically, Wayne himself is soon seen fist-punching people for fun and causing chaos whenever he is drunk.
Ralls is arraigned in court and charged with willful cargo damage, but Mayrant’s company withdraws the case.
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The genesis of the conflict between the two men is revisited when they meet.
You’ll hardly recognize the Duke!
It embraces new cinematic techniques with experimentation that blends traditional adventure tropes and supernatural elements.
Though modest bytodays standards, these effects were ambitious for their time.
The film also explores supernatural elements such as witchcraft, in which characters disappear or face surreal situations.
Thematically, it intertwines love, betrayal, and retribution and explores the destructive power of unresolved emotions.
Angeliques ghost-like presence throughout the film adds a spectral quality to the film and gives it a haunting appeal.
