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The First Texan (1956)

The First Texan (1956)

History Western War

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

Release Date: 1956, June 29
Directors: Byron Haskin
Countries: United States of America
Production: Walter Mirisch Productions, Allied Artists
Cast: Franklyn Farnum, Lane Chandler, Wallace Ford, William Hopper, William Phipps, Jeff Morrow, Frank Puglia, Cosmo Sardo, Fred Aldrich, James Griffith, Dayton Lummis, George Bruggeman

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.

Keywords:

biography lawyer president independence texan mexican army