Moments of Movie Wisdom: Upholding the Value of Marriage in ‘The Cowboy and the Lady’ (1938)

Moments of Movie Wisdom: Upholding the Value of Marriage in ‘The Cowboy and the Lady’ (1938)
Mary Smith (Merle Oberon) and Stretch Willoughby (Gary Cooper) in “The Cowboy and the Lady.” United Artists
Tiffany Brannan
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These days, movies typically equate romance with illicit amorous behavior. If a couple is dating steadily, falling in love, or even just going on a first date, it seems like they inevitably end up in the bridal chamber after skipping one very important stop: the altar. Although this reflects today’s romantic trends, it also sets a very bad example by making such behavior seem not only normal but like the accepted way to behave. Throughout the history of the film industry, movies have always had the power of not only reflecting social trends but influencing them.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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