The Earp brothers, Wyatt and Virgil, were on his right, and Doc Halliday was on his left.

One reviewer described it as "a smear campaign levied against the Earp brothers."

Other authors have concluded that perhaps Ringo's memorable name, coupled with his confrontations with the canonically "good" Earp brothers, contributed to his latter-day reputation.

Boyett sought protection from the local sheriff, fearing retribution from the Earp brothers.

The public perception of the Earp brothers' actions, and especially those of Wyatt, were controversial.

As in the Earp brothers' lives, women are functional in this film.

It was described by one reviewer as "a smear campaign levied against the Earp brothers".

Frank Waters wrote Tombstone Travesty, in which he condemned the Earp brothers' character and called them names.

Jamal said, "Unless you feel like the Earp brothers at the OK Corral, I suggest you surrender your weapons."

As officers of the law, the Earp brothers held authority at times on the federal, county and local level.