Annie Oakley Overview:

Annie Oakley (1935) was a Biographical - Drama Film directed by George Stevens and produced by Cliff Reid.

SYNOPSIS

The story of America's most famous female sharpshooter, unforgettably performed by Stanwyck in one of her signature roles. Stevens directed this Wild West classic, which was the basis for the musical Annie Get Your Gun, before he helmed his Western classic, Shane.

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Annie Oakley (1935)

on Jul 22, 2015 From Journeys in Classic Film

After the success of Baby Face, Barbara Stanwyck found herself increasingly dissatisfied with the films Warner Brothers cast her in. She broke out as a freelancer and did today’s film, Annie Oakley, for RKO. How bad could her WB films have been that she’d find this a better film? Despite... Read full article


Silent Movie Time Capsule: Annie Oakley in 1894

By Fritzi Kramer on Sep 27, 2013 From Movies Silently

Annie Oakley is one of those “legendary” names in western lore. It’s important to remember that she was a living, breathing person as well. Like many celebrities of the late 19th century, Oakley was persuaded to step into Thomas Edison’s Black Maria studio to show off her tal... Read full article


Barbara Stanwyck in "Annie Oakley" ( 1935 )

By The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 17, 2013 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers

"Barbara Stanwyck is splendid in the role of Annie Oakley; this is indeed her most striking performance in a long time" Andre Sennwald, a New York Times reporter, stated the above shortly after seeing the premiere of Annie Oakley in December 1935 and there is no denying just how right he is. ... Read full article


Barbara Stanwyck in "Annie Oakley" ( 1935 )

By The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 17, 2013 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers

"Barbara Stanwyck is splendid in the role of Annie Oakley; this is indeed her most striking performance in a long time" Andre Sennwald, a New York Times reporter, stated the above shortly after seeing the premiere of Annie Oakley in December 1935 and there is no denying just how right he is. ... Read full article


Annie Oakley (1935)

By Beatrice on May 28, 2013 From Flickers in Time

Annie Oakley Directed by George Stevens 1935/USA RKO Radio Pictures First viewing This well-made romantic biopic exceeded my expectations. ? Annie Oakley (Barbara Stanwyck) hunts quail to support her family. ?She is famous for being able to kill them with one shot to the head. ?When the Buffalo ... Read full article


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Vera Delmar: Toby Walker, you're supposed to be a sharpshooter and you can't even see a woman gal under your own nose.
Toby Walker: I can see anything I'm aiming at.


Toby Walker: Well dog my cats!


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