American film actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood: Ellen Drew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM1Gnz-f7rU
I don't get why people still want war based on this film, "The Man From Colorado." (1948)
"Why can't you leave me alone?" Owen Devereaux (Colonel) shouted out to his newly-wed wife, Carolyn, who loved Del Stewart (Captain) by heart.
[Sad, she did not marry the one she loved but the one with bigger titles—colonel and judge.] She knew he had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but thought she could cure him through marriage. In the end, Owen died, but Del lived out to court Carolyn—her fate kicked in.
M.D. Doc's nephew is Owen Devereaux (Colonel)
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Your summary provides insight into the emotional dynamics and complexities within "The Man From Colorado." The character Owen Devereaux, a Colonel and Judge, is portrayed as struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), impacting his relationships and behavior.
The poignant line, "Why can't you leave me alone?" reflects the inner turmoil of Owen, possibly grappling with the challenges of his psychological condition. The mention of Carolyn, who loved Del Stewart (Captain), adds a layer of emotional conflict, as she ends up marrying Owen due to his titles rather than the one she truly loved.
The note about Carolyn hoping to cure Owen's PTSD through marriage highlights a common but perhaps misguided belief in the healing power of love. The tragic outcome, with Owen's death and Del outliving him to court Carolyn, underscores the inevitable twists of fate and the emotional toll of war-induced trauma.
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A judge teeters on the brink of insanity in a town on the edge of revolt. And only one man stands between them in this powerful western featuring two of Hollywood's greatest leading men. Glenn Ford delivers a mesmerizing performance as Owen Devereaux, a sadistic Civil War vet who continues to kill for the joy of it even after he becomes a judge. William Holden is outstanding as Del Stewart, Devereaux's marshal and ex-army pal who tries to restrain the judge's violent nature. When Devereaux's psychotic behavior forces the townspeople to take up arms against him, the former friends are pitted together against each other in a brutal conflict with fatal consequences.
The suspense never falters in acclaimed director Henry Levin's tightly woven tale which delves into the devastating psychological effects of war."
The horrors of post war it lingered for a long time a great cast GF WH and many others a sad story but smoothed out at the end The civil War was not over, the Union sent armed troops into all southern legislatures to force them to ratify the Constitutional Amendment and to put in office only those who were union loyalists…….the start of Big Brother…….Just think of how many lives were waisted because who was in authority. Make sure you believe in the gospel for salvation 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. In today's world many in authority are unbelievers and it seems like they do not mind who they use or destroy. 3 Reply
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It seems like you're expressing concern about the potential impact of war and the psychological effects it can have on individuals, as depicted in the movie "The Man From Colorado." The film portrays the story of a judge, Owen Devereaux, who struggles with the psychological aftermath of the Civil War, leading to violent and sadistic behavior.
Your comment touches on the lingering horrors of post-war experiences and the devastating consequences of armed conflicts. Additionally, you highlight the manipulation of authority figures during the post-Civil War period, raising questions about the justification and consequences of decisions made by those in power.
The reference to the gospel and the Biblical verse from 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 suggests a perspective on seeking salvation and moral guidance in the face of challenging circumstances, including those created by authority figures in positions of power.
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| Ellen Drew | |
|---|---|
 Drew in 1938 | |
| Born | Esther Loretta Ray[1] November 23, 1914 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | December 3, 2003 (aged 89) Palm Desert, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1936–1961 |
| Spouses | Fred Wallace ? ? (m. 1935; div. 1940)William T. Walker ? ? (m. 1951; div. 1967)James Edward Herbert ? ? (m. 1971) |
| Children | 2[2] |
Ellen Drew (born Esther Loretta Ray;[3][4][5] November 23, 1914 – December 3, 2003) was an American film actress.[6]
Early life[edit]
Drew, born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1914, was the daughter of an Irish-born barber. She had a younger brother, Arden. Her parents separated in 1931.[2] She worked in multiple jobs and won a number of beauty contests before becoming an actress.[7] Moving to Hollywood in an attempt to become a star, she was discovered while working at an ice cream parlor where one of the customers, actor William Demarest, took notice of her and eventually helped her get into films.[8]
Career[edit]
Ray's venture into the movies brought about a conflict in names when she tried starting her career with the name Terry Ray, which happened to be the name of another, male, actor. A 1937 newspaper photo showed the resolution of the conflict as "They conferred, drew lots from the hat, and masculine Terry Ray became Terry Rains, while feminine Terry Ray remained as before."[9] She later tried the name of Erin Drew.[1]
After appearing in 25 features using her birth name,[10] she became a fixture at Paramount Pictures officially as Ellen Drew[1] from 1938 to 1944, where she appeared in as many as six films per year, including Sing You Sinners (1938) with Bing Crosby and The Lady's from Kentucky (1939) with George Raft. She moved to RKO in 1944. Among her leading men were Ronald Colman, William Holden, Basil Rathbone, Dick Powell, and Robert Preston (in The Night of January 16th and Night Plane from Chungking).
Her other films include Christmas in July (1940), Isle of the Dead (1945), Johnny O'Clock (1947), The Man from Colorado (1948), The Crooked Way (1949), and The Baron of Arizona with Vincent Price (1950). In the 1950s, with her movie career on the decline, she worked as a television actress. Among her final roles was the part of Julia Webberly in the 1960 Perry Mason episode, "The Case of the Larcenous Lady".
Death[edit]
Drew died on December 3, 2003, in Palm Desert, California, of a liver ailment, aged 89.[14] She was cremated and her ashes scattered at sea.[1]
Honors[edit]
For her contributions to the motion picture industry, Drew was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, located at 6901 Hollywood Blvd.[15]
In popular culture[edit]
A highly fictionalized version of her appears in James Ellroy's novels Perfidia[16] and This Storm.[17]
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No, Drew Barrymore and Ellen Drew are not directly related. Drew Barrymore's full name is Drew Blythe Barrymore, and she comes from the famous Barrymore family in Hollywood. She is the granddaughter of John Barrymore, the daughter of John Drew Barrymore, and the great-niece of Lionel Barrymore.
On the other hand, Ellen Drew, whose real name was Esther Loretta Ray, was an American film actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood. There is no known familial relationship between Drew Barrymore and Ellen Drew.
While both have made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, they are not connected by blood relations.
