Three godfathers is a 1936 western film, adapted from the novel of the same name by peter b. By the time they get to the second desert water hole, they find it dry and also find a wagon with a dying mother and baby. Chester morris lewis stone walter brennan 1936 in the desert, three old west outlaws chester morris, lewis stone, walter brennan. Director john ford remade the story in 1948 with 3 godfathers, starring john wayne. Three godfathers three bandits make their way through the desert, after knocking off the new jerusalem bank, where they stumble upon a covered wagon. John wayne three godfathers 1948 video dailymotion. Aug 29, 2014 three godfathers 1936 possibly the best of this oftfilmed story about three outlaws on the run who come across a dying mother and her baby in the desert and decide to help. It was adapted from the novel of the same name by peter b.
Three outlaws rob a bank in new jerusalem and make their escape into the desert only to find that the nearest watering hole has gone dry. Three godfathers 1936 possibly the best of this oftfilmed story about three outlaws on the run who come across a dying mother and her baby in the desert and decide to help. When the horses are dead the next morning, the three outlaws have no choice. For this movie and for these six tough hombres, redemption is high. In order to survive, they must return to the city where they are wanted men. Today id like to share about the 1936 remake entitled three godfathers. Start streaming a complimentary selection of shows and movies while you wait for your xfinity tv service to be installed. After shooting the president of the bank, only three. Top comments three godfathers does not have any comments yet. After shooting the president of the bank, only three make it out of town followed by the posse. Who played the baby in the 1936 production of the three. Watch three godfathers starring chester morris in this western on directv. They lose their horses and then find a wagon with a dying woman and her baby boy. Three godfathers 1936 changes the movie database tmdb.
Three godfathers 1936, stars chester morris as bob, a ruthless killer, with lewis stone and walter brennan as members of the gang. Hells heroes is probably the most satisfying and least sentimental version. Three godfathers is a 1936 western film directed by richard boleslawski and released by metrogoldwynmayer starring chester morris, lewis stone, walter. All three main characters were excellent and the story moved at a good pace with a good twist at the end. By the time they get to the second desert water hole, they find it dry and also find a. Watch three godfathers online stream full movie directv. Kind of strange watching a gentleman actor like stone riding a horse out in the old west, and for that matter morris as a cowboy, but it worked. Considering that the first film is from 1929 and the second from 1936 the quality of the print is fantastic i enjoyed. Three bank robbers find a newborn baby and his dying. When the horses are dead the next morning, the three outlaws. This one features chester morris as the orneriest of the bunch lewis stone as the wisest and most educated doc and walter brennan as the most simple. And yet, like so many overlooked films, the 1936 three godfathers is a thoroughly satisfying little film on its own terms. Presented to viewers in a 1916 silent film starring harry carey, this production is the famous talkie version from 1936. Outlaws on the run find a dying mother and her baby in the desert and are forced to return to the town theyve just robbed with the child.
Nov 05, 20 the three godfathers became a harry carey sr. Produced by metrogoldwynmayer, the richest and most prestigious studio in hollywood, it displays the characteristic mgm production gloss. Mar 20, 2016 3 godfathers 1948 official trailer john wayne, harry carey jr. After shooting the president of the bank, only three make it out of town followed by the. Nugent and laurence stallings, is based on the 19 novelette the three godfathers by peter b. After being finding a destroyed water hole, the three bank robbers stumble upon a. Gallery of 4 movie poster and cover images for three godfathers 1936. Three godfathers is a 1936 western film directed by richard boleslawski and released by metrogoldwynmayer starring chester morris, lewis stone, walter brennan, and irene hervey. Naturally, the movie is outdated, but the basic plot isnt. In a town called new jerusalem, bandits bob sangster chester morris, doc underwood lewis stone and gus barton walter brennan hold up a bank. There, they happen upon an ill woman stranded with her child. I would recommend this movie to any fan of westerns and hope to catch it again so i can tape it9 out of 10.
The 1936 mgm film three godfathers is set in the western desert in the 1880s. It is also one of the dukes best acting performances, and yes, he actually has to do some acting in this movie. Three godfathers 1936 in a town called new jerusalem, bandits bob sangster chester morris, doc underwood lewis stone and gus barton walter brennan hold up a bank. Three godfathers 1936 directed by richard boleslawski. Strange that there exist three movies with not quite the same title3 godfathers, john fords 1948 remake of a pair of westerns. This is a movie that is a bit cynical and hardnosed but also very humorous with some laughout loud moments and some real moments of humanity. Three outlaws rob a bank and are pursued by a posse into the desert.
Three godfathers 1936 passed 1h 21min action, drama, western 6 march 1936 usa four outlaws come to new jerusalem, a town full of courteous and religious people, to rob the bank. After shooting the president of the bank, only three make it. Three godfathers 1936 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Nope, not the classic john ford movie starring john wayne from 1948, but the first sound version of the tale with chester morris, lewis stone. Who played the baby in the 1936 production of the three godfathers. I had a hard time believing it was made in 1936 it has aged well in comparison to most westerns made before the fifties. In the 1940s mgms westerns were mainly used as buffoonish vehicles for. Three bank robbers find a newborn baby and his dying mother in the desert.
Hells heroes 1930 three godfathers 1936 2disc dvdr. Three godfathers movie four outlaws come to new jerusalem, a town full of courteous and religious people, to rob the bank. Three godfathers 1936 makes good use of the scenery as the desert looks dark and foreboding at night and a bright, scotched hell kitchen in the daylight. Three godfathers 1936 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. After a gun battle with the townspeople, the three robbers retreat into the scorching desert. Three godfathers movie posters from movie poster shop. Three godfathers official trailer three bandits make their way through the desert, after knocking off the new jerusalem bank, where they stumble. Read the the three godfathers movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on.
Four outlaws come to new jerusalem, a town full of courteous and religious people, to rob the bank. Three godfathers chester morris lewis stone walter brennan 1936 in the desert, three old west outlaws chester morris, lewis stone, walter brennan adopt the baby of a dying woman. Jun 26, 20 three godfathers contains all the same essential story elements as the earlier film hells heroes. Three godfathers with chester morris, walter brennan and lewis stone, directed by richard boleslawski adds touches of humor to the early preheist scenes before settling into the tales profound power and is described by the guide as littleseen and underrated. Coming between two higherprofile films by wyler and ford, its perhaps not surprising that the 1936 version, directed by richard boleslawski, is relatively little known. When 3 outlaws on the run find a dying woman and her newborn baby in the desert they vow to save the child. Originally a novel written by peter kyne, the three godfathers explores the concept that dignity in mankind can be found in even the most lost individual. Sound is a strong suit as there is often an absence of it with exception of dialogue and slight music particularly in on moment featuring a single gun shot. Three godfathers, also known by its reissue title, miracle in the sand, was released during a relatively strange era for westerns.
This could have been just another 1930s western film, but thats not how things turned out. John ford filmed it as marked men in 1919, casting carey in the lead again. Not only is this overlooked classic film broadcast on turner classic movies channel during. Kynes western about three outlaws who adopt and care for. Three godfathers 1936 cast and crew in a town called new jerusalem, bandits bob sangster chester morris, doc underwood lewis stone and gus barton walter brennan hold up a bank. Three godfathers photos view all photos 5 movie info. In the 1948 version no one is killed during the robbery, and the loot is small. The three outlaws are on the run from the law, yet they risk their lives to bring the baby to the nearest town. Not only is this western a thrilling and emotional story but it is also a christmas movie. Three godfathers 1948 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The three men adopt the baby and try to take it to the town they just robbed. Chester morris, lewis stone, walter brennan, irene hervey, sidney toler, dorothy tree, roger imhof.
Rio bravo, red river, how the west was won, dakota, three godfathers. Three godfathers 1936 was directed by richard boleslawski. This western version of the nativity story, with the three godfathers john wayne, pedro armendariz and carey, jr representing the three wise men, is among his best westerns. After director richard boleslawski completed the 1936 version of three godfathers, john ford took another stab at the story in 1948 with the release of 3 godfathers, starring john wayne and harry carey, jr. Strange that there exist three movies with not quite the same title 3 godfathers, john fords 1948 remake of a pair of westerns. Those two silents strayed from kynes story, but when wyler filmed it in 1929 as a universal talkie, he returned to the roots. It is lost before they leave town and is never mentioned again. Who played the baby in john fords the three godfathers.