Belle Starr

This movie and the facts of history have nothing in common, yet Tierney makes such a beautiful, if mythical, Belle in radiant color that it is impossible to take your eyes from her. In this romanticized version, Belle takes up with Confederate guerrilla leader Scott after her mansion is burned. Together they continue to fight for "The Lost Cause," long after Lee's surrender, battling Yankees, banks, railroads, and sheriffs until Tierney, loved by the Yankee captain (Andrews) pursuing her and Scott, is killed as she rides to warn her husband of an ambush. Wills gives good support as Scott's chief aide. Ironically, he is named Blue Duck, which was the name of Belle's...