I just saw High Noon (1952) a few nights ago. It was terrific.

It is! I didn't expect much from it, as Gary Cooper has never done anything for me, but he really outdid himself in there. Even if you don't get the underlying vitriol (and honestly, is anyone under the age of fifty going to if Robert Osborne doesn't tell them about it?*) it's a fantastic piece of work.

*save movie geeks, of course.