A low point in the careers of all concerned, Robert Aldrich’s 4 for Texas is a stale, unfunny comedy Western, stars Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Anita Ekberg, and Ursula Andress (just after becoming a star in the James Bond series).
4 for Texas (aka “Four for Texas”): Aldrich’s Misfire of Comedy Western, Starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Anita Ekberg, Ursula Andress
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Artists and Models (1955): Frank Tashlin’s Comedy, Starring Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Shirey MacLaine
January 8, 2013 by
Artists and Models (1955) (See below review of “Artists and Models,” 1937) This satirical musical comedy, directed by Frank Tashlin in VistaVision, was Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis’ 14th feature together and their most popular project. Grade: B+ (**** out of *****) Artists and Models Theatrical release poster Production values are high, especially the […]
Young Lions, The (1958): Dmytryk’s Oscar-Nominated Anti-War Movie, Starring Montgomery Clift, Dean Martin, Marlon Brando
January 15, 2010 by
Epic in scale and length (167 minutes), “Young Lions” is set before and during WWII, telling a set of interrelated stories, about the motives and morals of the Nazis as well as the liberating American forces. The all-star cast includes Montgomery Clift, Dean Martin, and Marlon Brando.
Moving swiftly from subplot to subplot, the movie benefits from the expert work of cinematographer Joe MacDonald and composer Hugo Friedhofer; the music is based on drum base.
