[The Grey Fox] (1982) or "Bend of the River" (1952)
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The appreciation for older films with actors who enunciate their dialogue clearly, as opposed to some contemporary movies with indistinct or slurry dialogues, highlights the unique benefits of using such films for English language learning. My recommending classic films like "Bend of the River" and "The Grey Fox" for English language learning purposes is a valuable approach. The clear and precise dialogue delivery, adherence to linguistic norms, and contextual richness of these films not only aid in language comprehension but also provide an immersive cultural experience, making the process of learning English both engaging and enriching.
Films like "Bend of the River" (1952) and "The Grey Fox" (1982) present an excellent opportunity for English language learners to enhance their understanding and grasp of the language. The clear and articulate speech of the actors in these classic films provides a distinct advantage for learners to catch nuances, improve pronunciation, and expand vocabulary. Additionally, the context of these historical films allows learners to familiarize themselves with various dialects and accents, contributing to a well-rounded comprehension of the English language.
Furthermore, the carefully constructed dialogues in these older movies often adhere to traditional linguistic norms, enabling learners to absorb proper grammar and sentence structure. This feature becomes particularly advantageous when compared to the rapid, colloquial, and sometimes slang-filled dialogues in contemporary films, which can present challenges for those aiming to improve their English language skills.
Moreover, the thematic richness of these films, such as the historical context in "Bend of the River" and the biographical portrayal in "The Grey Fox," offers learners a comprehensive understanding of cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and contextual usage of language. This exposure to diverse settings and character interactions aids in the development of a well-rounded linguistic and cultural understanding, contributing to a holistic learning experience.
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"The Grey Fox," which is a 1982 Canadian biographical Western film directed by Phillip Borsos and written by John Hunter. Starring Richard Farnsworth (those of us living in New Mexico know his legend well.)
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The film is based on the true story of Bill Miner, an American stagecoach robber who conducted his first Canadian train robbery in 1904.
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2) We appreciate the attention to detail in "The Grey Fox" and how it reflects the reality of people in the open, especially those in the West, always having oilcoats and for its depiction of a Wild Western atmosphere.
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James Stewart & Rock Hudson in "Bend of the River" (1952)
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In 1847, while leading a wagon train of settlers traveling from Missouri to Portland, Oregon, Glyn McLyntock (James Stewart), a tough cowboy, saves a suspected horse thief, Emerson Cole (Arthur Kennedy), from a lynch mob. Although Glyn recognizes Cole as a former Missouri border raider, the two become friends and Cole joins the wagon train. That night, six Shoshone Indians attack the camp and shoot a settler, Laura Baile (Julie Adams), in the shoulder with an arrow. Cole follows Glyn as he bravely attacks the Indians and, after saving Glyn from one, hears Glyn's gunshots signal the death of the five others. In Portland, the settlers receive a warm welcome from saloon owner Tom Grundy (Frank Ferguson) and local steamboat owner Tom Hendricks (Howard Petrie). As Laura is tended to by doctor and riverboat captain Mello (Chubby Johnson), her father, Jeremy Baile (Jay C. Flippen), spends all the settlers' money on supplies. Handsome gambler Trey Wilson (Rock Hudson) arrives in town and spurns the attentions of Laura's younger sister Marjie Baile (Lori Nelson), in order to play poker with Cole and Grundy. Grundy recognizes Cole as a former raider, and when Trey accuses the saloon owner of cheating, Cole shoots Grundy. Over the next months, Jeremy presides over the building of the homesteaders' settlement farms, homes, school and church. Glyn and Jeremy travel to Portland to pick-up their supplies, only to discover that gold was discovered in the region, and the town has been transformed by an influx of gold miners. Greedy Hendricks is now holding their goods, worth five times their former value. Glyn confronts Hendricks, who refuses to give up the supplies and instead shoots at Glyn. Cole and Trey leap to Glyn's defense, and the three are forced to flee to the steamboat, where they convince Captain Mello to help them, along with Jeremy, Laura and the miners, to escape. With Hendricks and his men on their trail, Glyn convinces the miners to help them deliver the confiscated supplies over the mountain. That night, Glyn positions them in the hills and so is able to kill off Hendricks and his men. As they begin the perilous journey over the mountain, they meet hungry miners, who have also been tricked out of their food by Hendricks. Cole and Red want to accept the miners' offer of $100,000 for the supplies, but Jeremy refuses to sell. Soon after, the miners revolt against Glyn, and although Cole saves Glyn, Jeremy's leg is injured. The next day, Cole, who cannot resist the other miners' money, beats up Glyn, leaves him horseless and abducts Jeremy, Laura and the supplies. As Glyn tenaciously tracks the wagons on foot, Cole grows more depraved. Laura frees a horse for Glyn to find, and two hours outside of the mining camp, Glyn attacks. Desperate, Cole beats Jeremy and then shoots at Trey when the gambler defends the older man. Cole takes off for the mining camp to round up help, and before Glyn, Laura, Trey and Jeremy can get the supplies back to the settlers, Cole and his men appear. Trey and Jeremy shoot down the miners as Cole and Glyn fall into the river, locked in combat. Glyn finally knocks out Cole, and the criminal drowns. When Glyn staggers out of the river, Jeremy sees the scars around his neck and, realizing that his friend is also a former border raider, admits that he was wrong about the ability of men to reform. Soon, the settlers joyfully welcome the group back, and as Trey approaches Marjie, Jeremy proudly watches Laura joining Glyn in his wagon. A 1952 American Western film directed by Anthony Mann, produced by Aaron Rosenberg, screenplay by Borden Chase, based on the 1950 novel "Bend of the Snake" by Bill Gulick, cinematography by Irving Glassberg,
starring James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Julie Adams, Harry Morgan, Frances Bavier, and Rock Hudson. Stepin Fetchit is back to play a clownish stereotype.
Filmed on location in Sandy River, Mount Hood, the Columbia River and Timberline, Oregon.
Character actor Arthur Kennedy was confined to shooting riding scenes until his knee healed, after spraining it while filming the fight scene with Jay C. Flippen. Julie Adams (Laura) is best known for her role as Kay Lawrence in "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954) and her onscreen sister, Lori Nelson (Marjie) played the female lead role in the sequel "Revenge of the Creature" (1955), which were both directed by Jack Arnold.
James Stewart took a percentage of the profits for the second time, after "Winchester '73" (1950) on his second Western film collaboration with Anthony Mann. Stewart, who is best known for his down-to-earth persona. Stewart established another persona along with director Mann with the Western "Winchester '73" (1950). This new Stewart persona was more violent, edgier and more disillusioned, but a persona that was still likable. This collaboration included eight films, five of them Westerns, including "The Naked Spur" (1953), "The Far Country" (1954) and "The Man From Laramie" (1955).
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