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Man of Conquest (1939)

America -- First, Last -- Always!

Genre : Drama, History, Western

Runtime : 1H 45M

Director : George Nichols Jr.
Writer : Wells Root, Edward E. Paramore Jr.

Synopsis

The story of Sam Houston, hero of the Texas revolution, statesman, and first president of the Republic of Texas.

Actors

Richard Dix
Richard Dix
Sam Houston
Gail Patrick
Gail Patrick
Margaret Lea
Edward Ellis
Edward Ellis
Andrew Jackson
Joan Fontaine
Joan Fontaine
Eliza Allen
Victor Jory
Victor Jory
William B. Travis
Robert Barrat
Robert Barrat
David Crockett
George 'Gabby' Hayes
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Lannie Upchurch
Ralph Morgan
Ralph Morgan
Stephen F. Austin
Robert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Jim Bowie
C. Henry Gordon
C. Henry Gordon
Santa Ana
Janet Beecher
Janet Beecher
Mrs. Sarah Lea
Pedro de Cordoba
Pedro de Cordoba
Oolooteka
Max Terhune
Max Terhune
Deaf Smith
Kathleen Lockhart
Kathleen Lockhart
Mrs. Allen
Ferris Taylor
Ferris Taylor
Jonas Lea

Crews

George Nichols Jr.
George Nichols Jr.
Director
Wells Root
Wells Root
Screenplay
Edward E. Paramore Jr.
Edward E. Paramore Jr.
Screenplay
Victor Young
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
John Victor Mackay
John Victor Mackay
Art Direction
Adele Palmer
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Edith Head
Edith Head
Costume Design
Edward Mann
Edward Mann
Editor
Joseph H. August
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography

Posters and backgrounds

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