MovieChat Forums > Jesse James (1939) Discussion > i dont like the way they made this one

i dont like the way they made this one


jesse seems too "NICE"
and the way they portrayed things isnt historically correct
i guess its ok,but i wish they would make a more accurate movie


"SAY IT IF IT'S WORTH SAVING ME"

"WE ALL WANT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
I WISH I WAS BEAUTIFUL"

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Yes, the James' lives were heavily romanticized in this version. In real life, they were ruthless murderers.

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Unfortunately, the newspapers and other media of the day worked overtime infusing virtues that weren't necessarily there, people believed it, and Jesse became a martyr. It still happens today.

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