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My Darling Clementine (1946)

โ€œShe was everything the West was - young, fiery, exciting!โ€

7.5/10 ยท 504 votes 1h 37m nr RomanceDramaWesternHistory

#6 of 8 films from 1946 #209 of 1371 in romance

Directed by John Ford ยท Written by Stuart N. Lake, Sam Hellman, Samuel G. Engel, Winston Miller

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Overview

Three brothers stop off for a night in the town of Tombstone. The next morning they find one of their brothers dead and their cattle stolen. They decide to take revenge on the culprits.

Cast

Henry Fondaas Wyatt Earp
Linda Darnellas Chihuahua
Victor Matureas Dr. John 'Doc' Holliday
Cathy Downsas Clementine Carter
Walter Brennanas Old Man Clanton
Tim Holtas Virgil Earp
Ward Bondas Morgan Earp
Alan Mowbrayas Granville Thorndyke
John Irelandas Billy Clanton
Roy Robertsas Mayor
Jane Darwellas Kate Nelson
Grant Withersas Ike Clanton
J. Farrell MacDonaldas Mac the barman
Russell Simpsonas John Simpson

Facts

Release dateOctober 17, 1946
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” shorter as the 1946 average of 115 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Western, History
LanguageEN
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$2,750,000 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0038762

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Questions

How long is My Darling Clementine?
My Darling Clementine runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is My Darling Clementine worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 504 votes, which places it #6 of 8 films released in 1946 in this index (top 38%) and #209 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed My Darling Clementine?
My Darling Clementine was directed by John Ford. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Grapes of Wrath (1940), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), The Searchers (1956).
Who stars in My Darling Clementine?
Henry Fonda as Wyatt Earp; Linda Darnell as Chihuahua; Victor Mature as Dr. John 'Doc' Holliday; Cathy Downs as Clementine Carter; Walter Brennan as Old Man Clanton; Tim Holt as Virgil Earp.
What is My Darling Clementine rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for My Darling Clementine?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29311.

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