The Return of Jesse James

The Return of Jesse James is a 1950 American western film directed by Arthur Hilton and starring John Ireland, Ann Dvorak and Henry Hull.[1] It was produced and distributed by the independent Lippert Pictures. The film's art direction was by Frank Paul Sylos and Vin Taylor.

The Return of Jesse James
Directed byArthur Hilton
Screenplay byJack Natteford
Story byCarl K. Hittleman
Produced byCarl K. Hittleman
StarringJohn Ireland
Ann Dvorak
Henry Hull
CinematographyKarl Struss
Edited byHarry Coswick
Music byFerde Grofé Sr.
Production
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Distributed byLippert Pictures
Release date
  • September 8, 1950 (1950-09-08)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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The James gang rides again with the addition of a dead ringer (John Ireland) for the dead Jesse James.

Cast

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Production

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The film was meant to be a sequel to the very successful I Shot Jesse James (1949), also financed by Robert L. Lippert. John Ireland reprised his role as Robert Ford. The film was meant to mark the directorial debut of James Wong Howe who would co direct with editor Arthur Hilton. Filming began on May 1, 1950.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Fetrow p.346
  2. ^ THOMAS F BRADY (March 24, 1950). "WARNERS ACQUIRE 'WINTERSET' RIGHTS". New York Times. ProQuest 111423569.

Bibliography

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  • Fetrow, Alan G. Feature Films, 1950–1959: A United States Filmography. McFarland, 1999.
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