The First Texan
History
Western
War
HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES
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.
1956-06-29
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Cast
Director
Byron Haskin
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
Frank Puglia as Pepe
James Griffith as Davy Crockett
Nelson Leigh as Col. Hockley
Salvador Baguez as Don Juan Veramendi (uncredited)
Carl Benton Reid as President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
William Tannen as President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
Nestor Paiva as Priest (uncredited)
Maurice Jara as Pablo Dominguez (uncredited)
Lane Chandler as Col. James Fannin (uncredited)
Paul Fierro as Lopez (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum as Delegate (uncredited)
Myron Healey as Capt. Martin (uncredited)
Kermit Maynard as Texan (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Sol Murgi as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Herman Hack as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Frank McGrath as Mexican Horseman (uncredited)
William Phipps as Lt. Jack LeBlanc (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardo as Delegate (uncredited)