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Walter Mirisch Productions & Allied Artists present

The First Texan

directed by Byron Haskin

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

19561h 22mHistory

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Walter Mirisch Productions & Allied Artists present

The First Texan

directed by Byron Haskin

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

19561h 22mHistory

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§ Synopsis

History · Western · War

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.

§ Keywords

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independence biography president lawyer texan mexican army

§ Crew

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Director

Screenplay

Daniel B. Ullman

Cinematography

Wilfrid M. Cline

Music

§ Cast

8 of 40

Joel McCrea

Felicia Farr

as Katherine Delaney

Jeff Morrow

Wallace Ford

as Henry Delaney

Abraham Sofaer

as Don Carlos - magistrate

Jody McCrea

Chubby Johnson

as Deaf Smith - army scout

William Hopper

as William Barrett Travis

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