The First Texan
Jun 29 1956
•1h 22m
•History, Western, War
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
Sam Houston
Felicia Farr
Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrow
Jim Bowie
Wallace Ford
Henry Delaney
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