: This role proved Stewart could handle rugged action, paving the way for his later gritty Westerns like The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance . The Power of Frenchy
: He refuses to carry a gun, preferring to disarm enemies with long-winded anecdotes and quiet logic.
James Stewart’s portrayal of Tom Destry Jr. broke the mold of the typical frontier lawman. Unlike his legendary father, a famous gunslinger, Destry Jr. arrives in the lawless town of Bottleneck with a parasol in one hand and a carving knife in the other—busy making napkin rings.
Marlene Dietrich’s "Frenchy" is far more than a typical saloon girl. She is the true power broker of Bottleneck, using her wit and stage presence to manipulate the men around her. The Unexpected Delights of DESTRY RIDES AGAIN (1939)
: This role proved Stewart could handle rugged action, paving the way for his later gritty Westerns like The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance . The Power of Frenchy
: He refuses to carry a gun, preferring to disarm enemies with long-winded anecdotes and quiet logic.
James Stewart’s portrayal of Tom Destry Jr. broke the mold of the typical frontier lawman. Unlike his legendary father, a famous gunslinger, Destry Jr. arrives in the lawless town of Bottleneck with a parasol in one hand and a carving knife in the other—busy making napkin rings.
Marlene Dietrich’s "Frenchy" is far more than a typical saloon girl. She is the true power broker of Bottleneck, using her wit and stage presence to manipulate the men around her. The Unexpected Delights of DESTRY RIDES AGAIN (1939)