Randolph Scott, Lucille Norman, and Raymond Massey Writers: Winston Miller and Sloan Nibley Producer: David Weisbart (Warner Bros.) Release Year: 1952 1. Historical Context and Plot Summary
Director André De Toth is noted for his "tough-looking" depictions of working men and industrial progress. Key thematic elements in the film include:
The conflict between railroad builders and those who profit from older, more vulnerable forms of transport like stagecoaches.
