02 Nov 1962
How the West Was Won
The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
The Texas Rangers
SEE The wild Indian war dance, the great pitched battle of Rangers and Comanches! SEE The roaring revel in the frontier "Pleasure Palace" at Eldorado! SEE the heart-touching scenes of romance and thrilling drama!
Two down-on-their-luck former outlaws volunteer to be Texas Rangers and find themselves assigned to bring in an old friend, now a notorious outlaw.
Top Billed Cast
Fred MacMurray Jim Hawkins
Jack Oakie Henry B. 'Wahoo' Jones
Jean Parker Amanda Bailey
Lloyd Nolan Sam 'Polka Dot' McGee
Edward Ellis Major Bailey
Benny Bartlett David
Frank Shannon Captain Stafford
Frank Cordell Ranger Ditson
Richard Carle Casper Johnson
Jed Prouty District Attorney Dave Twitchell
Fred Kohler Jess Higgins
George 'Gabby' Hayes Judge Snow
Kathryn Bates Schoolteacher (uncredited)
Rhea Mitchell Passenger (uncredited)
Jack Montgomery Ranger (uncredited)
Joe Dominguez Ranger (uncredited)
Joe Rickson Ranger (uncredited)
Bill Gillis Ranger
Neal Hart Ranger (uncredited)
Cecil Kellogg Ranger (uncredited)
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