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Was blessed to see this gem of a movie in the Local Theater when it was first released. It was titled as 'The Legend of Frenchie King' back then. It is a 'campy, Spaghetti type of Western' that was original in its time for having females in the hero roles. IMHO, this film set the stage for the likes of TV series like Wonder Woman, Charlies Angels, etc. Etc. Be sure that you see the original, uncut version of this film...that is, if you can find it...I had heard a rumor that B. B. had at one time bought up most of the copies and had them destroyed, because she was not happy with the finished release. As was the norm in the 1970s, there was also an LP record release of the film-score, too.

This Black & White Film was shot, in part, in Revelstoke, B. C. Canada in 1936.

Many locals participated in all aspects of the Film and many long term Friendships were formed between the Cast/Crew and the locals.

When it was first released, there was an issue with the Original Title in that it was too close to the title of another film and so the name was changed. To add to the confusion, some scenes, (mainly containing Lilli Palmer) were considered to be too 'racy' for the period. Therefore, there are two versions of this film, one shortened and one uncut. I have seen both versions, but I can no longer find the uncut, longer version. If anyone has it, I know approx 5,000 people who would LOVE to see it.