War Western | Renegade Girl (1946) directed by William Berke | Colorized Movie

Cult Cinema Classics・2 minutes read

Sergeant James ensures Miss Jean Shelby's safety to meet Major Barker in Newton, facing challenges from White Cloud's treachery and Bob Shelby's death. Jean Shelby navigates a complex web of relationships and identities, ultimately finding love and acceptance with Captain Raymond despite betrayals and challenges along the way.

Insights

  • White Cloud's vendetta against the Shelbys, fueled by a personal grudge, leads to a series of tragic events, including the death of Bob Shelby and escalating tensions within the outlaw band.
  • Jean Shelby's complex journey involves assuming different identities, navigating romantic entanglements, and ultimately finding solace and love with Captain Raymond, showcasing themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of genuine connection amidst a backdrop of violence and betrayal.

Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free

Recent questions

  • Who is tasked with ensuring Miss Shelby's safety?

    Sergeant James

  • What information does Sergeant James pay White Cloud for?

    Bob Shelby's whereabouts

  • Who values Bob Shelby highly due to his influence and partnership?

    Major Barker

  • What motivates White Cloud to provide information on Bob Shelby?

    Grudge against the Shelbys

  • What does Jean Shelby adopt to conceal her true identity?

    New identity, Marie Carrol

Related videos

Summary

00:00

"Protecting Miss Shelby: A Tale of Betrayal"

  • Miss Jean Shelby is known in Missouri, and Sergeant James is tasked with ensuring her safety to meet Major Barker.
  • Major Barker is expecting Miss Shelby at Newton, and Sergeant James is to ensure her arrival.
  • Sergeant James pays an Indian named White Cloud for information on Bob Shelby's whereabouts.
  • Bob Shelby is found at his father's place, wounded, and is to be brought back by a squad of men.
  • Major Barker values Bob Shelby highly due to his influence and partnership with his sister, Jean Shelby.
  • White Cloud, motivated by a grudge against the Shelbys, provides information leading to Bob Shelby's capture.
  • Bob Shelby is killed, leading to a confrontation between Jean Shelby, Bill Quantrill, and Captain Raymond.
  • Jean Shelby takes Bob's body home, with Bill Quantrill promising not to pursue her.
  • Jean Shelby opens up to Captain Raymond about her past actions and feelings during the war.
  • Jean Shelby finds solace and safety with Captain Raymond, feeling a sense of peace and understanding in his presence.

23:21

"Jean's Resolve Against Outlaw Gang Leader"

  • White Cloud, a Cherokee Chief, plans to kill all Shelbys, including Bob Shelby.
  • Soldiers arrive at a tavern, but White Cloud surprises them and takes over.
  • Jean, a woman from Boston, is urged to hurry back home by Fred.
  • Jean is recovering from an injury, with uncertain chances of survival.
  • Captain Raymond offers to stay and care for Jean, but he is still under orders.
  • Jean's brother's body is to be taken care of by Captain Raymond.
  • Jerry Long proposes to Jean, asking her to marry him and join his outlaw gang.
  • Jean refuses Jerry's proposal and sets conditions for helping the gang capture White Cloud.
  • Jean adopts a new identity, Marie Carrol, to conceal her true name and intentions.
  • Jerry persists in his advances towards Jean, but she remains firm in her decisions and independence.

40:59

"Outlaw band pursues revenge and love"

  • Joe Barnes visits Jean, who is playing the role of Marie Carrol in an outlaw band.
  • Jean's involvement in the outlaw band leads to increasing unhappiness and obsession with revenge on White Cloud.
  • White Cloud and his renegades conduct murderous raids, evading capture and causing chaos.
  • Bob Crandall informs Jean that White Cloud is heading to Arkansas, providing a chance to capture him.
  • Jean decides to pursue White Cloud, leading to tensions among the outlaw band members.
  • The outlaw band debates whether to pursue White Cloud or avoid the impending danger posed by Yankee Cavalry.
  • Jean reveals her true identity to Captain Raymond, expressing her love and desire to marry him.
  • Captain Raymond plans to capture Marie Carrol, leading to a dilemma for Jean.
  • Jean expresses concern about leaving Captain Raymond to retrieve her belongings from Glenwood before their wedding.
  • Despite challenges and uncertainties, Jean and Captain Raymond plan to marry and face the future together.

01:01:13

Deceit, Betrayal, and Regret in Love

  • Jean and Long are revealed to be in a relationship, planning to get married, despite Long's deceitful schemes and Jean's true identity as an outlaw named Marie Carrol.
  • Long's betrayal is exposed as he is taken into custody for his actions, while Jean, also known as Marie Carrol, accepts her fate and regrets not trusting in the love she shared with Jean Shelby.
Channel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatar

Try it yourself — It’s free.