A great move with the characters controlled by hate and revenge. It seems to have spoiled the hearts of the characters and they see the world as dark an oppressive. Young Matt (John Wayne), has harbored a grudge against his father who he has not seen for many years. He is determined to kill him if he should seem him. He left suddenly, with no explanation, leaving he as a small baby and his mother to fend for herself. She became ill and passed away. He blames his father.
But his aunt Beaulah Bondi) who took him in is the most bitter. And the home where they lived has b een abandoned since; given to the ghosts.
But a mysterious man (Harry Carey) comes to town, and insists on buying the property. The aunt sells as he offers $1000. But turns out the man is the father, unbeknowst to the people. However Sammy Lane (Betty Field) figures out who he is, and that if young Matt does kill him, he could never be his husband.
Everything does blow up when Young Matt realizes who he is. He has been hoping for a chance to kill his father for many years. His aunt burns herself up and her son. The father shots John Wayne, to keep him from the same fate he went through as he was gone for having killed a man and sent to prison. He couldn't get back. Young Matt survives, and his need for revenge is appeased.
I enjoyed this movie very much. I especially liked the character portrayed by Betty Field, as she is in love with John Wayne's character, and he also loves her, but neither are prepared to admit it.
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