Montana Moon

Montana Moon is a 1930 Western film, starring Joan Crawford, Johnny Mack Brown, and Dorothy Sebastian. It is a romantic comedy about a wealthy city girl, Joan Crawford, who ends up in Montana and falls for a handsome cowboy, Johnny Mack Brown. As a musical, the movie features a number of songs, such as “Ten Gallons a Hat”, “Gotta Get Up and Go to Work”, and “One Tear Too Many”.

The movie begins with Joan Crawford as a spoiled young woman named Joan Prescott. She is a singer who performs at a club in New York City. One evening, after her performance, Joan Prescott is caught up in a police raid and is forced to spend the night in jail. The next morning, she is bailed out by her wealthy aunt, who tells her she needs to take a break from the city and be more responsible.

Joan Prescott heads out to the West and arrives at a small town in Montana. She is immediately struck by the natural beauty of the place, but also finds herself in a completely unfamiliar world, surrounded by cattle and cowboys. She spends her first night at a local saloon, where she meets a handsome cowboy named Larry, played by Johnny Mack Brown.

Larry is initially suspicious of Joan Prescott's presence in the town, thinking she might be a spy. But the two hit it off and soon become close. Joan becomes intrigued by Larry's world and his way of life. She also discovers that she has a talent for riding horses and becomes more immersed in the cowboy way of life.

However, their romantic bliss is short-lived. Joan's wealthy aunt wants her to return to the city and marry her chosen suitor, a dull and wealthy businessman, despite Joan's own feelings. In an attempt to win her over, he follows Joan to Montana, but it doesn't go as planned.

Even though the relationship between Joan and Larry is threatened by her aunt's wishes, it’s clear that the two have strong feelings for each other. They go through various trials and tribulations, but they always seem to come back to each other. Their love is put to the test when Joan is kidnapped by a trio of outlaws, but Larry is determined to get her back.

As the movie progresses, Joan begins to realize that she is willing to give up her city life and stay in Montana with Larry. The film finishes with a happy ending in which Joan and Larry are wed, uniting the two different worlds they come from.

Joan Crawford is at her best in this movie, portraying Joan Prescott as a strong, independent woman with a good heart. Her chemistry with Johnny Mack Brown is undeniable, creating a believable romance that keeps the audience captivated from start to finish. Brown also delivers a strong performance as a stoic cowboy who falls in love with a city girl. The supporting cast members, especially Dorothy Sebastian as the jealous girlfriend of Brown's character, also give noteworthy performances.

The film is given depth by its clever writing, blending humor, romance, and drama. The musical numbers are catchy, and the film's sound and cinematography are impressive for their time.

Overall, Montana Moon is a classic Western romantic comedy that manages to be both entertaining and heartwarming. It's a must-watch for fans of classic Hollywood cinema, Westerns, or romantic comedies.