Tombstone
One thing that makesTombstonesuch a beloved Western is its depiction of the gunfight at O.K.
The gunfight at the O.K.
Corral mostly plays out according to the historical record, but there are several embellishments and half-truths.
To ensure that the gunfight stands out,Tombstonemakes a few changes to the true story.
However, there was a lot more that went into the famous fight in real life.
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The decision to ignore the historical data about the weather may have been taken for practical reasons.
There was no mention of a fire in Tombstoneat the time of the gunfight.
7Some Of The Cowboys In Tombstone Weren’t Actually At The O.K.
While the Earps and Doc Holliday were all present at the O.K.
Corral, some of the Cowboys seen there inTombstonewere nowhere near the fight.
Instead,Tombstoneplaces Johnny Barnes at the fight, who is played by John Corbett.
The real Barnes actually had nothing to do with the fight.
One thingTombstonegets right about Clanton’s actions at the O.K.
This decision is much less cinematic.
Omitting Doc’s hip injury adds to his mystique as a character.
A witness heard him saying “Let ‘Em Have It” and Doc responded in the affirmative.
Witnesses seem to agree that the actual gunfight was closer to 30 seconds in total.
In reality, most of the fighters at the O.K.
It’s clear to see whyTombstonemade this change.
This minor detail is another example ofTombstoneprioritizing exciting action over absolute historical accuracy.
This minor detail is another example ofTombstoneprioritizing exciting action over absolute historical accuracy.
Sources:Old West,Reel History,Extra History,Tombstone History,O.K.
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