The Spoilers
Seen it?1942 | 87 min | Drama, Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved True Grit or Train Dreams, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
When honest ship captain Roy Glennister gets swindled out of his mine claim, he turns to saloon singer Cherry Malotte for assistance in his battle with no-good town kingpin Alexander McNamara.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ray Enright
- Marlene DietrichCherry Malotte
- Randolph ScottMcNamara
- John WayneGlennister
- Margaret LindsayHelen Chester
- Harry CareyDextry
- Richard BarthelmessBronco Kid
- George ClevelandBanty
- Samuel S. HindsJudge Stillman
- Russell SimpsonFlapjack
- William FarnumWheaton