Alias John Law: A 1935 Western Adventure

Alright, so let’s take a closer look at “Alias John Law” from 1935. If you’re into old-school western dramas, this one might tickle your fancy. It’s got Buck Jones — yup, the one and only — taking on the role of John Clark, a fella who’s trying to clean up a town that’s got more baddies than a Stockholm crossroads during rush hour.

Directed by the great Robert N. Bradbury, who seems to churn out westerns like we Swedes make cinnamon buns on kanelbullens dag, the movie doesn’t break revolutionary ground, but there’s something comforting in its simplicity. It kinda takes you back to a time when the line between good and bad was as clear as a crisp winter morning in Östersund.

But let me tell you — there’s something about the way Buck Jones carries himself. My granddad would have loved him, I think. And speaking of, I remember sitting on his knees, him pointing at the TV saying, “There, kid, that’s a real cowboy.” Those characters had an almost mythical status to them, kinda like ABBA for a music aficionado.

Not everything is picture-perfect here, though. Some of the dialogue is stiff enough to make you cringe like biting into a surströmming sandwich you weren’t prepared for. And honestly, the plot doesn’t throw many curveballs your way, but ain’t that just part of the charm with these old films? They’re like a nostalgic hug from cinema’s past.

So, if you’ve got a thing for gunfights, dusty trails, and heroes saving the damsel (who could probably save herself, let’s be honest) then give “Alias John Law” a shot. And let’s face it, a bit of cinematic time travel can be a welcomed distraction these days, right?

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