The First Texan
(1956)
June 29, 1956• 1h 22m
63%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Byron Haskin
Director
Top Billed Cast
JM
Joel McCrea
Sam Houston
FF
Felicia Farr
Katherine Delaney
JM
Jeff Morrow
Jim Bowie
WF
Wallace Ford
Henry Delaney
AS
Abraham Sofaer
Don Carlos - magistrate
JM
Jody McCrea
Lt. Baker
CJ
Chubby Johnson
Deaf Smith - army scout
WH
William Hopper
William Barrett Travis
DL
Dayton Lummis
Stephen Austin
RHJ
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
