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Henry King's 1939 Jesse James sidestepped history to embrace folklore's version of the outlaw as a populist hero. This sequel is pure dime-novel fiction, with Jesse's brother (Henry Fonda) getting even, albeit reluctantly, with Bob Ford (John Carradine), "the dirty little coward" who back-shot his leader to win amnesty. The revenge theme would seem tailor-made for 20th Century–Fox's newly signed directorial talent, Fritz Lang, to whip up a fine Teutonic frenzy. However, the maestro of Die Nibelungen treated the material straight, like the good, impersonal Hollywood craftsman he was eager to be taken for, at that point in his career. Besides, Lang loved the West and Western lore, and was happy working in the Western genre. (Check out his next Fox assignment, Western Union, for a richer confirmation of this.) The Technicolor is vivid, nowhere more so than in the red lips of Gene Tierney in her screen debut. --Richard T. Jameson
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Fabled Missouri outlaw Frank James, brother of the legendary Jesse James straps on his six-shooters and rides out for revenge in director Fritz Lang's The Return of Frank James, the thrilling 1940 sequel to the Western classic Jesse James. From the green Missouri hills to the rugged Rockies their steps are dogged by Frank James, riding hard on the vengeance trail in the wild and woolly era when there was no law for folks except at the end of a gun.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
In 1940, Darryl Zanuck gave Fritz Lang the opportunity to shoot his first Western - a sequel to director Henry King's "Jesse James" (1939). When asked why he allowed Lang to make a Western, the Fox producer responded: "Because he'll see things we don't." Lang's attention to detail and atmosphere dominates this unusual tale of revenge. "The Return of Frank James" also marks a cinematic advance for the German director in his vivid use of Technicolor and location photography. An impressive highlight is the chase through the High Sierras - a spectacular action sequence that reveals Lang's expressionist design in his use of architectural rock formations. "The Return of Frank James" has a look and feel unlike any Western of the period. In some respects, it can be considered the first "Western noir." Henry Fonda delivers a memorable performance in the title role, with good support from Henry Hull, John Carradine and Jackie Cooper.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This movie is much better than what the other reviewers would have you believe. While it is a sequel, it stands on its own as sort of a revenge flick with Frank (Henry Fonda) terrorizing and delivering retribution to John Carradine's Robert Ford, the man who shot Jesse James. It is also the screen debut of the beautiful Gene Tierney. Compared to the special effects laden trash spewn out by Hollywood today, this has excellent characterization, excellent plot and excellent acting. It is definitely worth the price of admission. Fritz Lang did a great job of depicting his vision of the Old West and while it may not be the greatest Lang film such as his 1931 classic, M, it is still a classic nonetheless.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you have ever seen the Tyrone Power movie of Jesse James, this is a must. If you have not seen it, this is still a great movie. The film picks up where the first ended and runs from there. Henry Fonda is simply great as the slow talking but extremely wily Frank James. much of the cast carries over into this sequel with is seamless in production. It was very well written and beautifully filmed. This is a good one to watch. Better yet, get both and watch them together. It will be a hoot.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
departed friend
i enloyed this dvd,more than you can immagine! my friend jean tearny (LEE) WAS GREAT IN IT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD SEEN THIS FILM. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Clayton E. Cote
5.0 out of 5 stars
the outlaw trail
"I was tired of the outlaw's life. I have been hunted for 21 years, I have literally lived in the saddle. I have never known a day of peace. Read more
Published 5 months ago by hawkeye
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic fare
An early sequel movie which continues on from "Jesse James" but doesn't have the fire of the original. If you have one, you must have the other. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Veloman
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Return of Frank James
As uausl, the Hollywood flock rewrote history to enhance box office appeal. This was a sequel to the popular Jesse James movie, starring Tyrone Power, where the 19th century's... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Robert D. Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars
"The Return of Frank James ... Fonda/Tierney/Cooper/Hull/Caradine ......
20th Century Fox presents "THE RETURN OF FRANK JAMES" (1940) ~ (92 min/Color) ~ Starring: Henry Fonda, Gene Tierney, Jackie Cooper, Henry Hull, John Carradine & Donald Meek... Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Lovins
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Return of Frank James
For some inexplicable reason, Amazon has removed the rate-movie feature from the main product page. One must now write a review in order to rate a movie and generate... Read more
Published on April 2, 2011 by Charles D. Fulton
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lang makes a traditional western
Among western icons, Jesse and Frank James have fared most poorly in their cinematic representations. Read more
Published on December 11, 2010 by Dr. James Gardner
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a fun film
This 1940 color movie has the impediments of its age: the portrayal of blacks, called "darkies" in the film, as foolish uneducated boobs and women as beautiful, emotional, home... Read more
Published on December 9, 2010 by Israel Drazin
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fine sequel that stands on its own merits
Frank James (Henry Fonda) is trying to make a new, peaceful life for himself on his farm in the Ozarks, in the company of young Clem (Jackie Cooper) - sort of an adopted son - and... Read more
Published on October 2, 2010 by Muzzlehatch
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's About Time
I have been waiting a long time to have this Henry Fonda Movie on DVD. It is one of those movies you can watch over and over again. Read more
Published on May 14, 2007 by James R. Crawford
