Law and Order — (1932) 06/14/25

What a surprise … an early sound western that’s solid gold genre entertainment. John Huston adapted W.R. Burnett’s violent retelling of the Wyatt Earp story without an ounce of moralizing. Walter Huston is magnificent as the lawman ‘Saint Johnson,’ a town-taming killer who can’t abide thugs and despots. The show is serious, and so is the body count. Terrific input from Harry Carey, Andy Devine and in a bit part, Walter Brennan. It’s a flawless 4K restoration with perfect audio. The director is none other than Edward L. Cahn, of ’50s exploitation fame. On Blu-ray from KL Studio Classics.
06/14/25