Bus Stop (1956)

Second viewing; first was between 1983 and 1986.

A cowboy who has no experience with women has to leave his ranch to contend at a rodeo in another town. Over there he meets a cabaret singer who, as they say, has been around. But he does not know that he cannot impose his will regardless of others.

It is funny to watch this man who is like a natural disaster. But the joke wears out at midfilm, and it becomes a little too obvious and even a little dull. It is a passable film, saved by the excellent male lead, and by a competent direction.

Rating: 51 (down from 69)