sort hidden gem little promotion fanfare classic status deserves above one great directors cinema fritz lang created real gem excellent western fine cast led randolph scott in probably one greatest performances always sturdy dean jagger robert young surprisingly accomplished dude plus many veteran character actors chill wills slim summerville john carradine barton maclane others exciting zane grey story laying western union cable across country tense drama sprinklings humor great effects reminiscent demille ways yet fritz lang leaves stamp it least damned good western