Beery had great chemistry with youngsters and it always showed, as it does in this entertaining film. His inability to stay a "bad guy" seemed rooted in his DNA, although, at times, he tried to be a rascal. He only ended up being a lovable rascal. Audiences went to Beery movies knowing they would be entertained, and he probably worked well past his due date because of his popularity and box office draw. In this film, he is already 65 years old, and he kept performing for another ten years or so -- MGM did not want him to retire.
The supporting characters never missed a beat in moving the plot along, and the audience stays engaged throughout the film. But it's Beery's interactions with some of the other cast members (such as the boy at the ranch) and Marjorie Main, in a unique role where the hero falls for her almost immediately.
Beery and Main have great chemistry, too. This is a great film and it works for adults and well as for younger people. A true film classic from 1940.
The supporting characters never missed a beat in moving the plot along, and the audience stays engaged throughout the film. But it's Beery's interactions with some of the other cast members (such as the boy at the ranch) and Marjorie Main, in a unique role where the hero falls for her almost immediately.
Beery and Main have great chemistry, too. This is a great film and it works for adults and well as for younger people. A true film classic from 1940.