[DisneyDaniel]

Recently watched High Noon, the classic and much-applauded 1952 Western starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and (a young) Lloyd Bridges. What a great film! Not just a typical Western, the film deals heavily in themes of morality, courage vs. reason, and conviction vs. popularity. The excellent storyline is enhanced by almost "real time" filming that builds suspense and maintains a constant sense of time-running out--with characters' paths intersecting at "High Noon." The black-and-white film is also beautifully shot, well edited, and highlighted by Gary Cooper's convincing portrayal of a marshall's last duty on his last day on the job.