Commentary Track: Tombstone
The MovieFilm Podcast
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The Complex Image of Wyatt Earp
In this chapter, they discuss the historical and cinematic portrayal of Wyatt Earp. They mention a book that accurately describes Earp as a thief, pimp, gambler, and murderer, contrary to the image he built around himself. They also discuss the portrayal of Earp's common law wife and her profession as a prostitute. They talk about the legend that Earp curated and how he had the opportunity to shape his image in the emerging motion picture industry. They conclude by discussing the idea of curating one's own image and the complexity of character.
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