Corrected entry: Towards the end of the film when the cattle trail gets to its final destination, Matthew is negotiating a deal. There are at least 8400 cattle in the herd and Matthew gets $21 per head which adds up to $176,400. After the deduction of approximately $900 for the cowboys' wages (between 20-30 cowboys, we are informed of the cowboys' wages at the beginning of the film by Dudson) that should leave Dudson with a cheque for $175,500, but Matthew is only given a cheque for $50,000 - a short fall of $125,500.
Red River (1948)
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Directed by: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson
Starring: John Wayne, Walter Brennan, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru
Other mistake: Early in the film Wayne and others have two steers tied, lying on their sides for branding when they are approached by Mexicans. Following a dispute Wayne kills one of them,a grave is dug and a brief service is held. Following this (which must have taken at least a half-hour) the same cows are still tied up; it is doubtful that a competent cowboy would have allowed them to be tied in that position for that long.
Thomas Dunson: We brought nothing into this world and it's certain we can carry nothing out.
Trivia: This was Harry Carey Sr.'s last film. It was also the only film to have both Harry Carey Sr. And his son, Harry Carey Jr., star. They did not have any scenes together.
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Correction: When Matthews was handed the cheque, he was told it was partial payment.