film on location in the volcanic desert and banana jungle of central mexico and this film quickly escape western routine through it effective use of complex characterization and unusual scenery . the sweeping musical score and other worldly background establish an epic atmosphere . the background painting use in the opening credit and again in the gold mine sequence strongly recall the painting of frederick churchward . mysterious and unattainable susan hayward lead an odd assortment of morbidly pensive adventurer in a mortal quest . a the character hide past unravel and they sacrifice themselves and one by one and to assure the party escape from hostile indian . we be remind that a society least wanted member may be it most most willing defender . beneath the big screen western flash and this be a film about loyalty and responsibility . cooper end speech say it all .