The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox

The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox is a 1976 American western romantic comedy film starring Goldie Hawn and George Segal, produced, directed and co-written by Melvin Frank.

The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox movie scenes

Plot

A popular dance hall girl, Duchess, joins with a gambler nicknamed the "Dirtwater Fox" on the way to Salt Lake City, Utah. Seeking refuge from a pursuing gang of outlaws, the Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox join a wagon train of Mormons. On their trip, they encounter snakes, rapids, horseback pursuits through towns, and even getting tied up by the outlaws (eventually escaping).

Production

According to the closing credits, much of the film was shot in and around the historic community of Central City, Colorado. Matte paintings were used to re-create the historic look of San Francisco and Salt Lake City.

Cast

George Segal as Charlie "Dirtwater Fox" Malloy

Goldie Hawn as Amanda "Duchess" Quaid

Conrad Janis as Gladstone

Thayer David as Josiah Widdicombe

Jennifer Lee as Trollop

Sid Gould as Rabbi

Pat Ast as Music hall singer

E. J. André as Prospector

Richard Farnsworth as Stagecoach driver

Clifford Turknett as Mr. Weatherly

Reviews

The film was given mixed to negative reviews, with the Chicago Tribune's Gene Siskel particularly singling it out as, in his view, an unintended sequel to Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles. As of 21 July 2012, it has a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.