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The First Texan

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Plot

After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.

Cast

Joel McCrea as Sam Houston
Joel McCrea

as Sam Houston

Felicia Farr as Katherine Delaney
Felicia Farr

as Katherine Delaney

Jeff Morrow as Jim Bowie
Jeff Morrow

as Jim Bowie

Wallace Ford as Henry Delaney
Wallace Ford

as Henry Delaney

Abraham Sofaer as Don Carlos - magistrate
Abraham Sofaer

as Don Carlos - magistrate

Jody McCrea as Lt. Baker
Jody McCrea

as Lt. Baker

Chubby Johnson as Deaf Smith - army scout
Chubby Johnson

as Deaf Smith - army scout

William Hopper as William Barrett Travis
William Hopper

as William Barrett Travis

Dayton Lummis as Stephen Austin
Dayton Lummis

as Stephen Austin

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. as Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

as Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)

Movie Facts

Rated

  • Approved

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • June 29, 1956

Production Companies

  • Walter Mirisch Productions

  • Allied Artists

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $0.00

Revenue

  • -

Runtime

  • 1.37 hrs

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Reviews

You are foolish Señor, but not lacking in courage. The First Texan is directed by Byron Haskin and written by Daniel B. Ullman. It stars Joel McCrea, Felicia Farr, Jeff Morrow, Wallace Ford and Rodolfo Hoyos. A Technicolor/CinemaScope production, cinematography is by Wilfrid Cline and music by Roy Webb. McCrea plays Sam Houston, who after travelling from Tennessee to San Antonio, Texas, st…