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Topic: Film "The Second Time Around" (1961). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Release date
- Dec 22, 1961
- Genres
- Western, Comedy
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
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Topic: Film "The Second Time Around" (1961).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: The Second Time Around
Year: 1961
Release Date (US): 12/22/1961
Genre: Western and Comedy
Runtime: 1h 39m
Rating: NR
Director: Vincent Sherman
Writers: Richard Emery Roberts, Oscar Saul, Clair Huffaker
Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy... (source cuts off)
Synopsis: In 1911, a widow with two children leaves New York City for territorial Arizona and becomes a ranch hand and later gets herself elected sheriff. A gambler and a rancher become rivals for her affections.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Second Time Around is a 1961 film categorized as a Western and Comedy.
Sentence 2 (Details): Directed by Vincent Sherman, the movie features a screenplay by Richard Emery Roberts, Oscar Saul, and Clair Huffaker.
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Should you watch it?
“A widowed mother moves to Arizona and unexpectedly rises to power as the local sheriff.”
- Features a performance by Debbie Reynolds
- Blends traditional western tropes with comedic elements
- Follows a unique narrative arc from ranch hand to law enforcement
- The film is a product of its 1961 release and may feel dated to modern audiences
Watch it if you enjoy classic western comedies featuring strong female leads in unconventional roles.
This film maintains a lighthearted, comedic tone throughout its one hour and thirty-nine minute runtime and is suitable for general audiences.
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Is this film worth watching?
The film is worth watching for fans of classic western comedies and those interested in the filmography of Debbie Reynolds and Andy Griffith.
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The Second Time Around has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes.
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