The Texan Meets Calamity Jane also known as Calamity Jane and the Texan in a 1952 re-release, is a 1950 Cinecolor Western movie starring Evelyn Ankers as Calamity Jane and written, produced and directed by Ande Lamb. The film was Ankers' last movie appearance for ten years. Shot at the Iverson Movie Ranch,[1] the cinematography was by Karl Struss.
| 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 |
Plot
editA western in which Calamity Jane's (Evelyn Ankers) rightful ownership of a gambling hall is challenged. She nearly loses the business to a shady crook, but Texas lawyer Ellion puts up a legal fight to help her stay in charge. After a sensational fight, the letters proving her right are discovered.
Cast
edit- 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
edit- ^ p. 40 England, Jerry Reel Cowboys of the Santa Susanas Lulu.com, 1 Jun 2008
External links
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