210. The Paleface (1948)

Synopsis

Calamity Jane is released from prison on the condition that she makes a job for the federal government. To keep up appearances she gets married to hapless dentist Bob Hope... and then... oh who gives a shit?

Review

The most fascinating thing about this film is why it was included in the list. Colour me puzzled. And curiously by the description of the film in the book even whoever selected it for the list can't seem to find any positive points.

It is not even a good film to wank to as Jane Russell's boobs are nowhere near as prominent as they should be in order to carry her shit acting.

Mediocre Sunday afternoon fare, and fortunately most Native Americans are dead so they don't have to see the travesty that their culture is subjected to here.

Final Grade

5/10

Trivia

From Wikipedia:

Some consider the 1952 sequel, Son of Paleface, also starring Bob Hope and Jane Russell, to be a superior film.

In 1967, actor Don Knotts remade the film as The Shakiest Gun in the West.

Bob Hope sings Buttons & Bows: