Streets of Laredo

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Streets of Laredo

1949

1h 32m

Western

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7 Reviews

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A trio of western outlaws -- Jim (William Holden), Lorn (Macdonald Carey) and "Wahoo" (William Bendix) -- have a life-altering experience when they rescue an orphan named Rannie (Mona Freeman). Later on, Jim and Wahoo opt to change their ways, joining the Texas Rangers, but Lorn continues down the outlaw path. Rannie, meanwhile, has developed into a beautiful young woman. Jim promptly falls in love, but Rannie is head-over-heels for the rebellious Lorn.

TIME Staff

TIME Magazine

It offers a reasonable amount of outdoor scenery, a short measure of shooting and riding and much too much brooding over whether Ranger Holden should betray his old pal Carey.

Jun 12, 2020

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

The plot is as familiar as your own hand and there is little new in the action. But somehow the whole thing turns out to be exciting. Maybe it's because of the capable cast.

Jun 12, 2020

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

The story is a grossly hackneyed thing and the dialogue is of an order which no self-respecting horse would deign to speak.

Jun 10, 2020

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Harry MacArthur

Washington Star

[Streets of Laredo] probably seems duller than others which achieve no more because it is such an everlastingly talky affair, the talk being couched in some of the most painful colloquial terms in months, ah reckon.

Jun 12, 2020

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Tony Sloman

Radio Times

There is a fine star-making performance from a deceptively casual William Holden, whose burgeoning screen presence demands attention, especially when dull co-star Macdonald Carey is on screen.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 10, 2020

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TV Guide Staff

TV Guide

The finished film suffers from some confusing cutting, but the performances of the leads and the nice color photography make it worthwhile entertainment.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 25, 2019

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A very good film that's worth adding to your collection.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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This was a good western...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Leslie Fenton

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William Holden

Jim Dawkins

William Bendix

Reuben "Wahoo" Jones

Macdonald Carey

Lorn Reming

Mona Freeman

Rannie Carter

Stanley Ridges

Major Bailey

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Synopsis

A trio of western outlaws -- Jim (William Holden), Lorn (Macdonald Carey) and "Wahoo" (William Bendix) -- have a life-altering experience when they rescue an orphan named Rannie (Mona Freeman). Later on, Jim and Wahoo opt to change their ways, joining the Texas Rangers, but Lorn continues down the outlaw path. Rannie, meanwhile, has developed into a beautiful young woman. Jim promptly falls in love, but Rannie is head-over-heels for the rebellious Lorn.

Director: Leslie Fenton
Producer: Robert Fellows
Screenwriter: Louis Stevens, Elizabeth Hill, Charles Marquis Warren
Production Co: Paramount
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2020
Runtime: 1h 32m