Neither actor was ever famous as a Western star, and only had limited experience in the genre.
Cagney, for his part, was renowned specifically for his work in gangster movies.
Humphrey Bogart also had a great deal of historywhen it came to gangster flicks.
During the 1930s, in fact, gangster movies were almost exclusively the projects that Bogart was cast in.
What placed them in conflict was McCord taking over Kincaid’s hometown.
While solid,it’s still the weakest of the films they made together.
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O’Brien is the film’s heroic lead, with him as the priest and Cagney as the gangster.
What’s more,Cagney’s performance landed him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Given all its strengths, it’s no surprise thatThe Roaring Twentieshas a reputation as an outstanding gangster movie.
The Oklahoma Kid is a Western film directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring James Cagney as the titular character. The plot centers on a cowboy who returns to his hometown to find it plagued by corruption and lawlessness, led by a nefarious gang. Facing personal and moral dilemmas, he takes it upon himself to restore justice and bring peace to the community. The film also features Humphrey Bogart in a notable role.
Without question, Bogart’s greatest contribution to the Western genre wasThe Treasure of Sierre Madre.
The film also features Humphrey Bogart in a notable role.
