The Texan Meets Calamity Jane
| The Texan Meets Calamity Jane | |
|---|---|
Original film poster | |
| Directed by | Ande Lamb |
| Written by | Ande Lamb |
| Produced by | Ande Lamb |
| Starring | Evelyn Ankers James Ellison |
| Cinematography | Karl Struss |
| Edited by | Dave Milton |
| Music by | Rudy De Saxe |
Production company | Columbia Pictures |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Texan Meets Calamity Jane, also known as Calamity Jane and the Texan in a 1952 rerelease, is a 1950 Cinecolor Western film starring Evelyn Ankers as Calamity Jane. It was written, produced and directed by Ande Lamb. The film was shot at the Iverson Movie Ranch,[1] with cinematography by Karl Struss.
The Texan Meets Calamity Jane marks Ankers' final feature-film appearance, as she retired in 1950 to become a housewife.
Plot
Calamity Jane's rightful ownership of a gambling hall is challenged. She nearly loses the business to a shady crook, but Texas lawyer Ellion mounts a legal battle to help her remain in charge. After a sensational fight, letters proving her right are discovered.
Cast
- Evelyn Ankers as Calamity Jane
- James Ellison as Gordon Hastings
- Lee 'Lasses' White as Colorado Charley
- Grace Lee Whitney (credited as Ruth Whitney) as Cecelia Mullen
- Jack Ingram as Matt Baker
- Sally Weldman as Emmy Stokes (as Sally Weidman)
- Rudy De Saxe as Herbert (as Rudy deSaxe)
- Paul Barney as Dave Carter
- Walter Strand as Carlos
- Hugh Hooker as Raoul
- Ronald Marriott as Nick Dade
- Farrell Lester as Rollo (as Ferrell Lester)
- Elmer Herzberg as Henry the Whistler
- William E. Green as Carlin (as William Green)
- Frank Pharr as Sheriff Atwood
- Bill Orisman as Shotgun Messenger
- Lou Pierce as Elmer (as Lou W. Pierce)
- Raven as Raven – Calamity's Horse
Notes
- ^ p. 40 England, Jerry Reel Cowboys of the Santa Susanas Lulu.com, 1 Jun 2008
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