
Tall in the Saddle
WAYNE PACKS A WALLOP...In Action...In Love!
Directed by Edwin L. Marin
Produced by RKO Radio Pictures
A straightforward 1940s Western action-adventure centered on a heroic protagonist solving a murder and protecting an inheritance, with romance and saloon intrigue woven through.
When Rocklin arrives in a western town he finds that the rancher who hired him as a foreman has been murdered. He is out to solve the murder and thwart the scheming to take the ranch from its rightful owner.
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Is Tall in the Saddle sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Tall in the Saddle easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does Tall in the Saddle end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Tall in the Saddle violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Tall in the Saddle scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Tall in the Saddle
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Tall in the Saddle
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Tall in the Saddle, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Tall in the Saddle, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Tall in the Saddle, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































