A FILM TO REMEMBER: “SHANE” (1953)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Shane”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 65th Anniversary of George Stevens’ “Shane”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

Enigmatic and weary gunslinger attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering settler/rancher conflict forces him to act.

Still image of filmmaker George Stevens.

STUDIO:

Paramount Pictures

DIRECTOR:

George Stevens

CAST:

• Alan Ladd … Shane
• Jean Arthur … Marian Starrett
• Van Heflin … Joe Starrett
• Brandon deWilde … Joey Starrett
• Jack Palance (credited as Walter Jack Palance) … Jack Wilson