The First Texan
(1956)

HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES

Released: 1956-06-29

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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.

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Joel McCrea

as Sam Houston

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Felicia Farr

as Katherine Delaney

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Jeff Morrow

as Jim Bowie

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Wallace Ford

as Henry Delaney

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Abraham Sofaer

as Don Carlos - magistrate

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Jody McCrea

as Lt. Baker

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Chubby Johnson

as Deaf Smith - army scout

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William Hopper

as William Barrett Travis

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Dayton Lummis

as Stephen Austin

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Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

as Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)

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Roy Roberts

as Col. Sam Sherman

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David Silva

as General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

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Nelson Leigh

as Col. Hockley

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Salvador Baguez

as Don Juan Veramendi (uncredited)

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Carl Benton Reid

as President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)

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William Tannen

as President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)

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Nestor Paiva

as Priest (uncredited)

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Tom Monroe

as Lt. Hargrave (uncredited)

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Roy Webb

Original Music Composer

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Wilfrid M. Cline

Director of Photography

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