At Gunpoint

At Gunpoint is a 1955 American CinemaScope Western film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Malone and Walter Brennan.[2]

At Gunpoint
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlfred L. Werker
Written byDaniel B. Ullman (story and screenplay)
Produced byVincent M. Fennelly
StarringFred MacMurray
Dorothy Malone
Walter Brennan
CinematographyEllsworth Fredericks
Edited byEda Warren
Music byCarmen Dragon
Color processTechnicolor
Production
company
Distributed byAllied Artists Pictures
Release date
December 25, 1955
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1 million[1]

Plot

In the Old West, brothers Alvin and Bob Dennis and their gang, plan to rob the bank in Plainview, believing it will be an easy job. During the ensuing robbery, the gang shoots a teller and kills the elderly marshal MacKay. Store owner Jack Wright grabs the marshal’s gun and wings Alvin Dennis. Another townsman, George Henderson, kills Alvin and the stolen money is recovered as the rest of the gang escapes.

The town is appreciative of Jack's and George’s heroism, especially banker Livingstone. The Amarillo newspaper publishes photos of the Plainview heroes, which is seen by the Dennis gang. Bob Dennis vows revenge. The gang return to Plainview and kill George, who was just named the new town marshal. Jack realizes he could be next.

A federal marshal arrives to monitor the town, but leaves after an uneventful two weeks with no concerns. Jack and his family notice the town is shunning him and his business is declining.

A $2,500 reward for Alvin Dennis' capture is a pleasant surprise for Jack, but when Jack’s brother-in-law, Wally, is mistaken for Jack and murdered by Bob Dennis, no one is willing to help. In fact, he is offered more money by Livingstone and other frightened citizens if he will sell them the store and leave town. Doc Lacy and the Wrights are ashamed of everyone's lack of support in Jack's hour of need.

Jack arms himself to face Bob Dennis and his gang. He is outmatched; but, suddenly, the men in town come to Jack's aid, demanding the gang surrender. All but Bob give up and, as the outlaw approaches Jack, Doc Lacy manages to shoot him. The townspeople offer apologies to the Wrights, who are immediately willing to forgive and forget. Doc storms off, apparently not so willing.

Cast

See also

References
  1. 'The Top Box-Office Hits of 1956', Variety Weekly, January 2, 1957
  2. At Gunpoint at the American Film Institute Catalog
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