Carson City(1952) < 2027 >

The film is recognized for scenes where people are attacked at their places of work—such as newspaper publishers or railroad crews—by "cold killers". 3. Randolph Scott’s "Stoic Hero" Persona

The conflict between railroad builders and those who profit from older, more vulnerable forms of transport like stagecoaches. Carson City(1952)

Carson City was part of a series of successful Westerns produced by Warner Bros. in the early 1950s that solidified Randolph Scott as a premier box-office draw. The story follows (Scott), a railroad engineer hired to build a line between Carson City and Virginia City, Nevada. He faces violent opposition from "town boss" types who prefer the lawlessness of the stagecoach era and fear the civilization a railroad brings. 2. Themes and Directorial Style The film is recognized for scenes where people

Randolph Scott, Lucille Norman, and Raymond Massey Writers: Winston Miller and Sloan Nibley Producer: David Weisbart (Warner Bros.) Release Year: 1952 1. Historical Context and Plot Summary Carson City was part of a series of