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The First Texan (1956)

HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES

Genre : History, Western, War

Runtime : 1H 22M

Director : Byron Haskin
Writer : Daniel B. Ullman

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Joel McCrea
Joel McCrea
Sam Houston
Felicia Farr
Felicia Farr
Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrow
Jeff Morrow
Jim Bowie
Wallace Ford
Wallace Ford
Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaer
Abraham Sofaer
Don Carlos - magistrate
Jody McCrea
Jody McCrea
Lt. Baker
Chubby Johnson
Chubby Johnson
Deaf Smith - army scout
William Hopper
William Hopper
William Barrett Travis
Dayton Lummis
Dayton Lummis
Stephen Austin
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Roy Roberts
Roy Roberts
Col. Sam Sherman
David Silva
David Silva
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Frank Puglia
Frank Puglia
Pepe
James Griffith
James Griffith
Davy Crockett
Nelson Leigh
Nelson Leigh
Col. Hockley

Crews

Byron Haskin
Byron Haskin
Director
Daniel B. Ullman
Daniel B. Ullman
Screenplay
Daniel B. Ullman
Daniel B. Ullman
Story
Roy Webb
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Wilfrid M. Cline
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography

Posters and backgrounds

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