Statements (383)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:novel gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:film 1939 Destry Rides Again (film) Destry Rides Again (musical) |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film Destry Rides Again (novel) |
| gptkbp:audience |
Well-received by audiences.
Left a lasting impression on viewers. |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Max_Brand
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:award gptkb:None gptkb:0 Tony Award nomination Nominated for Academy Awards Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound. Nominated for Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Academy Award nomination for Best Music. |
| gptkbp:based_on |
Destry Rides Again (play)
Destry Rides Again (film) |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$3.5 million
$1.5 million $2 million successful $1,500,000 Distributed by Universal Pictures. |
| gptkbp:budget |
$1.5 million
$1,000,000 |
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Andy_Griffith
gptkb:Carmen_Miranda gptkb:1959 gptkb:Chita_Rivera gptkb:Marlene_Dietrich gptkb:Eileen_Heckart gptkb:David_Wayne gptkb:Andy_Devine gptkb:James_M._Stewart |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Farmers_Market
gptkb:Tom_Destry gptkb:horse_race gptkb:military_unit gptkb:noble_title gptkb:philosopher gptkb:faction gptkb:candy gptkb:Acquaintance gptkb:Bystander gptkb:Duke_Mantee gptkb:legend gptkb:Author gptkb:Duke gptkb:Judge gptkb:Person gptkb:Police_Department gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:fictional_character gptkb:automobile gptkb:dog_breed gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:sports_event gptkb:military_conflict gptkb:song gptkb:superhero gptkb:video_game_series gptkb:Cameo gptkb:Maggie gptkb:Extra gptkb:Old_Woman gptkb:Climax gptkb:municipality gptkb:technology gptkb:mobile_application gptkb:character gptkb:Townsperson gptkb:Foe gptkb:Frenchy gptkb:Drifter Partner Barmaid Moral Adversary Young Woman Rival Saloon Owner Gunman Love Interest Confidant Prospector Town Marshal Barman Minor Character Stagecoach Driver Town Elder Background Character Old Timer Denouement Townfolk Saloon Girl Mrs. Frenchy Gambler's Partner |
| gptkbp:character_appearance |
Period-appropriate costumes.
|
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Tom Destry's journey from outsider to hero.
Destry's journey from outsider to accepted lawman. |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Destry evolves throughout the story
Tom Destry evolves throughout the film. Tom Destry evolves from a pacifist to a hero. |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Complex dynamics between characters.
Destry and the outlaws Destry and the sheriff Destry and the townspeople Destry vs. corrupt officials. |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
brave
clever humorous Destry is clever and resourceful. |
| gptkbp:choreography |
gptkb:George_Balanchine
Onna White |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:William_H._Daniels
|
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Black_and_White
Black and white |
| gptkbp:conflict |
law vs. outlaws
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive
Positive reviews generally positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later musicals
Influenced the Western genre. adaptations in other media Iconic film references in television shows references in films iconic status in American theatre influenced later Westerns Influenced later Western films. Influenced later Westerns Iconic Western film parodies in popular culture Classic Western film |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in various media.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:American_cinema
Represents the transition in Western films. A classic of the Western genre. |
| gptkbp:design |
Authentic Western sets.
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
1970s
2000s |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:George_Abbott
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:George_Marshall
gptkb:George_Abbott George Marshall's style. |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:editor |
Paul Weatherwax
Edward Curtiss |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' You can't shoot a man in the back!'
' I don't carry a gun.' |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
gptkb:None Screened at various film festivals. |
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Sir_Frank_Skinner
Enhances emotional impact. |
| gptkbp:film_series |
Destry
Destry series |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Stagecoach_(1939)
gptkb:Marlene_Dietrich gptkb:James_M._Stewart 1943 English 95 minutes Pacing contributes to tension. Examined for its narrative structure. Blend of comedy and drama. Edward Curtiss Comedy Western Influenced the portrayal of lawmen. Use of humor in a Western. |
| gptkbp:final_score |
gptkb:Sir_Frank_Skinner
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1939
|
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Charles_Mc_Gowan_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:first_released |
gptkb:musical
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
Destry Rides Again (1954)
Destry Rides Again (1939) Destry Rides Again (1943) |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Franz_Waxman Western Western comedy |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Set in the American West.
Reflects the 1930s American cinema. |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:2004
gptkb:DJ gptkb:film Released on Blu-ray. Released on DVD. DVD release in 2004 Blu-ray release in 2011 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Destry Rides Again
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Character_development
gptkb:Film_noir Action films Cinematic storytelling Comedy films Modern Westerns Romantic dramas Cinematic techniques Cinematic tropes Parody films subsequent Western films Character archetypes Dialogue style Later Western films Later Western films. subsequent Western musicals musicals about the Wild West |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Louis_L'_Amour
gptkb:Zane_Grey |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Screwball_comedies
gptkb:mythological_figure Silent films Musicals Classic Westerns Western genre Romantic comedies Silent Westerns Classic Hollywood Westerns. Silent Westerns. Destry Rides Again (1939 film) |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Spaghetti_Westerns
Western genre American Western genre |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life figures
Influenced later Westerns. Destry character in later films The character of Destry. Destry character Based on the character created by Max Brand. |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Western genre
Destry character from novels The Wild West. |
| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
Examined for its portrayal of gender roles.
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
Critically acclaimed for performances.
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Destry seeks to restore order.
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-60381-123-4
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic
Referenced in popular culture Cult following. Considered a classic Western. Considered a classic Western film. Cited in film studies Considered a classic of the genre. Influenced future Westerns Influenced the portrayal of lawmen in film. Enduring popularity in film history. |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 2 hours
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:comic_book irony |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Tom_Destry
Destry |
| gptkbp:media_adaptations |
gptkb:1964
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Harry_Warren
gptkb:Franz_Waxman gptkb:Sir_Frank_Skinner |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:E._Y._Harburg
gptkb:Frank_Loesser gptkb:Harold_Arlen |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
Comedy Western |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
The final confrontation.
The comedic moments. The final showdown. The bar scene. The musical number. Barroom brawl Gunfight at the end Singing in the saloon The showdown. The barroom brawl. |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Marlene_Dietrich
gptkb:James_M._Stewart |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Cinematic techniques
Strong female lead Humorous dialogue Blend of comedy and drama |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
2010 revival
2007 revival 1943 film adaptation 1959 Broadway revival |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I’m a lawman.”
“ I’m not a gunfighter.” “ You can’t shoot a man in cold blood.” ' You can't shoot a man in the back.' “ I’m not a gunfighter, I’m a lawman.” “ I don't carry a gun.” |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:The_Wild,_Wild_West
gptkb:I_Don't_Want_to_Know The Girl I Love The Ballad of Destry |
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
320
|
| gptkbp:performance |
Loosely based on real events.
|
| gptkbp:plot |
A lawman who prefers to use words instead of guns.
A lawman who prefers to use diplomacy over gunslinging. |
| gptkbp:plot_summary |
A humorous take on the Western genre.
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Borough
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:1959 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:David_Merrick
gptkb:Eugene_O'_Neill_Theatre |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1930
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin
|
| gptkbp:recorded_by |
gptkb:musician
original Broadway cast recording |
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1932
gptkb:1954 gptkb:December 1939 1943 December 15, 1939 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical
|
| gptkbp:release_region |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
1939
December 1939 |
| gptkbp:released_in |
1939
|
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:1954
gptkb:Destry_(1954) Destry Rides Again (1932) Destry Rides Again (1954) |
| gptkbp:restoration |
Restored for modern audiences.
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
92 minutes
94 minutes 104 minutes 95 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Harry_Kurnitz
gptkb:Frank_Fenton |
| gptkbp:set_in |
the American West
The American West. |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:American_West
gptkb:Wild_West early 20th century Western town A small town in the American West. |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:Original_score
Memorable musical score. |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Marilyn_Monroe
gptkb:Marlene_Dietrich gptkb:James_M._Stewart |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the law
the cowboy archetype Destry symbolizes law and order. |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Redemption
gptkb:legal_case Law and order |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:heroism gptkb:justice gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:Saint love good vs evil courage individualism redemption romance law and order lawlessness Justice. Friendship. Courage. Redemption. Law vs. Order. Justice and law enforcement. |
| gptkbp:video_output |
Recognized in film history.
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Maxwell_Anderson
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Marshall
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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