Dodge City (1939)

7.1Approved112 minDirector: Michael Curtiz

1939 film

Dodge City is a 1939 American Western film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, and Ann Sheridan. Based on a story by Robert Buckner, the film is about a Texas cattle agent who witnesses the brutal lawlessness of Dodge City, Kansas and takes the job of sheriff to clean the town up. Filmed in the full, three-strip Technicolor process, Dodge City was one of the highest-grossing films of the year. This was the 5th of 8 movies that de Havilland and Flynn appeared in together.

Various scenes were shot in Thousand Oaks, including at present day Wildwood Regional Park.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Dodge City about?
Dodge City (1939) — Dodge City. A wide-open cattle town run by Jeff Surrett. Even going on a children's Sunday outing is not a safe thing to do. What the place needs is a fearless honest Marshal. A guy like Wade Hatton, who helped bring the railroad in. It may not help that he fancies Abbie Irving,
Is Dodge City based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Dodge City scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.