The Man from Monterey
The Man from Monterey
In old California Captain John Holmes must convince landowner Don Jose Cantares to register his land or face having it become public domain. Don Luis Gonzales, with rather selfish motives, is trying to convince him to do otherwise.
Mister Arn reviewedJune 1, 2025
“The Man from Monterey” is an early John Wayne B-Western centered on Spanish land grants and a forced romance. The stiff performances, clunky pacing, and a script that’s flimsy even by 1930s standards make it a tough sell, best left to Wayne completists.