The First Texan

The First Texan

6.1

1956-06-29

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.

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The First Texan

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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.

Released

1956-06-29

Runtime

82

Director

Byron Haskin

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

History

Western

War

Language

English

Production

Walter Mirisch Productions

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    Joel McCrea

    Joel McCrea
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    Felicia Farr

    Felicia Farr
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    Jeff Morrow

    Jeff Morrow
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    Wallace Ford

    Wallace Ford
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    Abraham Sofaer

    Abraham Sofaer
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    Jody McCrea

    Jody McCrea
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    Chubby Johnson

    Chubby Johnson
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    William Hopper

    William Hopper
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    Dayton Lummis

    Dayton Lummis
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    Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

    Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
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    Roy Roberts

    Roy Roberts
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    David Silva

    David Silva
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    Frank Puglia

    Frank Puglia
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    James Griffith

    James Griffith
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    Nelson Leigh

    Nelson Leigh
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    Salvador Baguez

    Salvador Baguez
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    Carl Benton Reid

    Carl Benton Reid
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    William Tannen

    William Tannen
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    Nestor Paiva

    Nestor Paiva
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    Tom Monroe

    Tom Monroe
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    Maurice Jara

    Maurice Jara
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    Chris Willow Bird

    Chris Willow Bird
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    Lane Chandler

    Lane Chandler
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    Paul Fierro

    Paul Fierro
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    Franklyn Farnum

    Franklyn Farnum
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    Myron Healey

    Myron Healey
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    George Bruggeman

    George Bruggeman
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    Kermit Maynard

    Kermit Maynard
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    Al Haskell

    Al Haskell
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    Ted Smile

    Ted Smile
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    John Roy

    John Roy
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    Fred Krone

    Fred Krone
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    Roydon Clark

    Roydon Clark
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    Art Felix

    Art Felix
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    Fred Aldrich

    Fred Aldrich
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    Sol Murgi

    Sol Murgi
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    Fred Rapport

    Fred Rapport
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    Herman Hack

    Herman Hack
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    Charles Soldani

    Charles Soldani
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    Frank McGrath

    Frank McGrath
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    William Phipps

    William Phipps
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    Cosmo Sardo

    Cosmo Sardo