The First Texan
movie
HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES
Released June 29, 1956
Overview
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
Felicia Farr
as
Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrow
as
Jim Bowie
Wallace Ford
as
Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaer
as
Don Carlos - magistrate
Jody McCrea
as
Lt. Baker
Chubby Johnson
as
Deaf Smith - army scout
William Hopper
as
William Barrett Travis
Dayton Lummis
as
Stephen Austin
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
as
Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Roy Roberts
as
Col. Sam Sherman
David Silva
as
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
