Brain vs. brawn. Good guys vs. outlaws. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance may focus on a fatal duel, but it’s definitely not a typical shoot-‘em-up Western. Leonard Maltin summarizes the tale in this review from his Classic Movie Guide: “Tenderfoot lawyer Stewart helps civilize the West, but needs help from he-man Wayne to do so. Panned and patronized upon original release, but now regarded as an American classic.” Stewart is James Stewart, Wayne is (of course) John Wayne. The