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Man Without a Star (1955) was a Western Film directed by King Vidor and produced by Aaron Rosenberg.

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Man Without A Star (1955): Kirk Douglas Drifting

By 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 5, 2020 From 4 Star Films

There are few better ways to get yourself into the spirit of a western than the majestic gusto of Frankie Laine?(self-parodied in hilarious fashion by Blazing Saddles). It’s the segue into a mythical world. I assumed Kirk Douglas would be the fellow lacking a tin star. And yet the title is a b... Read full article


Kirk Douglas is a Man Without a Star

By Rick29 on Oct 9, 2017 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

Kirk Douglas as Dempsey. Borden Chase penned some of the most important Westerns in film history, to include: John Ford's Red River plus the Anthony Mann-James Stewart collaborations Winchester '73, Bend of the River, and The Far Country. He co-wrote the screenplay for Man Without a Star (1955), an... Read full article


Kirk Douglas is a Man Without a Star

By Rick29 on Oct 9, 2017 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

Kirk Douglas as Dempsey. Borden Chase penned some of the most important Westerns in film history, to include: Howard Hawks' Red River plus the Anthony Mann-James Stewart collaborations Winchester '73, Bend of the River, and The Far Country. He co-wrote the screenplay for Man Without a Star (1955), ... Read full article


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Dempsey Rae: A maverick...a calf with no mother. No brand neither.
Jeff Jimson: Why not?
Dempsey Rae: Oh, on account he was missing at roundup time. He outgrew his mother and wandered off. Sort of like you.


Jeff Jimson: [after prodding by Dempsey in front of the lady owner, Jeff has shown he can't shoot] You didn't have to make a fool out of me in front of her.
Dempsey Rae: I didn't make a fool out of you, kid. You have to do that yourself.


[Dempsey has just given Jeff Jimson a quick-draw and gun-twirling lesson]
Jeff Jimson: Aw, Demps, when do I learn THAT?!
Dempsey Rae: You don't. That's all a lotta hogwash, kid. Look, know this: twirlin' a gun never saved a man's life. There's only one thing you gotta learn. (Pulls his gun and fires) Get it out fast! And then...put it...away...slow. Get what I mean, kid?


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One of the first films that Kirk Douglas made through his production company. The film went on to become a box office hit.
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