Angel and the Badman Page #5

Synopsis: Notorious gunman Quirt Evans is wounded and on the run. He arrives at a Quaker farm owned by Thomas Worth and his family where he collapses from exhaustion. Evans asks Thomas and his daughter Penelope to drive him into town in their wagon in order to send an urgent telegram. The telegram contains a land claim and is sent to the land recorder's office. The Quaker family is ignoring the town doctor's advice to rid themselves of the gunfighter and they compassionately tend to the delirious Evans. Penny Worth becomes intrigued by his ravings of past loves.When Evans regains consciousness, Penny explains to him about the Quaker credo of non-violence and way of life. Three weeks later, two desperadoes, Laredo Stevens and Hondo Jeffries, ride into town looking for Evans.Penny's younger brother, Johnny, rushes home to inform Evans of his visitors and Evans prepares to flee. Penny, now smitten with Evans, offers to run off with him. Upon hearing the sound of approaching horses, Evans grabs his
Genre: Romance, Western
Director(s): James Edward Grant
Production: Republic Pictures
 
IMDB:
7.0
Rotten Tomatoes:
71%
APPROVED
Year:
1947
100 min
806 Views


Shut up.

Quirt, would you come over here?

Sit down.

May I have your attention?

Friends, we all know the purpose

of this meeting is three fold.

...as always we give thanks to the goodness

bestowed upon us.

...and also to give thanks for particular

that our fields are getting water.

... and the crops and the livestocks thrive.

There is two marsh mellows

right at the top of the valley.

...if you take a look from out there

You can see a herd coming from 10 miles.

...Quirt Evans.

Friends...

We are happy to present you with the

token of our friendship for you.

This is 'Quirt Evans'.

We are happy to have him here with us,

because he provided us another incident

...which reaffirms our belief...

...that all men are good

if they are shown the light.

He persuaded 'Frederick Carson'

to let down the water...

...by showing him, that a man who is a friend

of another friend...

is a happy man himself.

May I shake your hands, Quirt Evans?

I want to talk to you.

This would sound like I am butting

into your business and I am.

And you are going to give me

a watch with gold case for doing it.

You dim witted nail binder!

You marry that girl.

Marry her? Why sure you mind her telling

She knows how I feel.

How would she know?

Stop yelling about shoeing horses

that aint the way to talk to a girl.

Talk to her about her.

And marry her. And do it quick.

Hey!

- come on.

Listen to this.....

Oh, brother this is good writing.

- Lets go.

What about the Bible?

You cant throw it away,

That would be bad luck.

Then keep it.

Alright. Its one book,

I am sure going to read.

I would better take her to the Morgan's.

Why did Quirt leave so abruptly?

I dont know...

Hey boss!

- Yeah?

They are right on time.

Look behind you.

Lets saddle up men.

Lets get out of here.

Look! Coming down off the hill.

Come on...

Quirt, what does beget mean?

I think I hear them.

Yeah!

- Lets get suited up.

They dont know how would I

miss this book.

You know you not very pretty. But I like it

just the same. Your plenty of head works.

Much nicer this way....

No! Anybody can just shoot these guys.

...you think of an interesting

way of doing it.

...and you know Quirt!

I hate to shoot people.

Remember I shot a man

once on Montana?

I dreamed about it,

all the next night.

Well then of course, there were no witnesses.

else you gotta shoot the witnesses.

Stop jabbering and lets go.

- Okay, take it easy pal.

Again I figured you may change your mind about

shooting Laredo along with these guys.

Step up on that horse.

- Okay, you got it.

Maybe you are just crowding Laredo

into drawing in front of a lot of people.

Gonna saving him for the big night

In town, eh!

Hey... look!

Lets go.

Take it on the outside.

Start tearing, Laredo.

Lets go.

Looks like the horse of Quirt Evans...

Yeah! Its just what it is.

This time we face...

- Yeah! I know...

With those boots

and see if you can run him down.

You know that champagne maybe lot

more fancy than whisky.

..But sure it dont give you quick action.

To tell you the truth.

I dont really like it. Its very fashionable.

How do you like it?

Tickles going down and its expensive.

So I like it.

You sleepy Tommy?

- No.

25 hot one on the red.

Place tag on the blues.

There is something in your eyes...

..That look a little bit different.

Something that appeals to me.

I love the way they change up the angels

Always full of mystery.

There is something in your smile

that are a little bit different...

Something I have been looking for ...

If I can just be sure

that you are on the level..

...I would never ask for more.

I thank for a little bit of feeling

...First time we met..

17 odd in black.

17, there goes the last button of my shirt.

Alright buddy, you wanna have another ride?

Going on 17?

Cash me in.

Place your bets.

Something that I never knew...

In every way.

...you are just a little bit different...

Thats why I love you

Thanks you for the money, daddy.

I hope....

Bourbon large glass.

There are plenty of rooms on either side...

But you had come bullying in between us ?

I didnt see you...

You interrupted a very important discussion

on serious matters regarding big things.

...me and my brothers dont like it.

Gentlemen, gentlemen...

no trouble please.

We just put the place back together

after the last difference in opinion..

...gentlemen, more over the breakage

and the overhead. Mainly the breakage.

I had a dreadful time

keeping body and soul together

What I think is going to happen...

Happens...

Here is your trip.

Whats eating you Tall man?

you had words with those Baker brothers?

Who?

- Those 4

No.

Told around they are quarrelsome citizens.

Gentlemen, lets consider the incident closed.

Watch out tempers.

Maybe I would go and apologies.

More whisky.

I will be right back, I hope.

Where have you been?

- well Randy always on a trip.

You dont know what are you doing to me...

Please... I got a large family.

Hey, wait a minute its me.

Billy, get him.

Thats my old friend, Billy.

Come on get him... come on

get hold of him.

Go on, you got him.

You got him.

Thanks.

I must have hit the wrong man.

Hey

- Sorry, Quirt. How are you doing?

Dont worry about me.

Come on.

You wait outside. Check them

and count them as we throw them out.

Its getting less.

Oh honey, I was so afraid

You would get hurt.

Its wonderful.

We have money, whisky and lovely ladies.

and just had a beautiful fight.

...I tell you, we would really ought a

be thankful

You have been reading that bible again

- Yes.

Thats something I never thought I would see.

- What?

A Bible with your name on it.

Now where would you get a bible?

Quirt!

Penny, what is wrong with you?

Table cloths dont belong in there.

Oh, I am sorry.

Quirt.

Unsaddle my horse.

Will you kid ?

Sure.

Wanna a boarder for a while?

Of course. You are always welcome

- Quirt!

Hello!

I didnt had a decent meal

since I left here. Chocolate?

Not very good, the flour you know.

I will just stick around

till you get it right.

I feed the chickens.

- So early, Penny?

Yes. Can you help me Quirt?

Does it take two to feed

a few chickens, mother?

At times, Thomas, at times.

remember?

You came back?

Yes.

Why?

I dont know exactly.

Why did you go away

without saying anything ?

I dont know exactly about tat either.

I think its because I frightened you.

I know that sounds strange

that I could frighten you, but .....

...but I mean it

You were frightened because I was stupid ....

...you thought that living with me

will be tiresome ..

..and dull after a while.

Tiresome and dull because....

...all I knew, raised since a baby..

here among the farmers I believe ..

...that people love, marry, and stay together

for ever after that

I am not such a fool not to know that

in outside world there's people ..

...it doesnt have to follow that they

marry and stay together for ever.

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James Edward Grant

James Edward Grant (July 2, 1905 – February 19, 1966) was an American short story writer and screenwriter who contributed to more than fifty films between 1935 and 1971. He collaborated with John Wayne on twelve projects, starting with Angel and the Badman (which he also directed) in 1947 through Circus World in 1964. Support Your Local Gunfighter was released in 1971, five years after his death. more…

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