Return of the Frontiersman is a 1950 American Western film directed by Richard L. Bare and written by Edna Anhalt. The film stars Gordon MacRae, Julie London, Rory Calhoun, Jack Holt, Fred Clark and Edwin Rand. The film was released by Warner Bros. on June 24, 1950.[1][2]
| Return of the Frontiersman | |
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| Directed by | Richard L. Bare |
| Screenplay by | Edna Anhalt |
| Story by | Edna Anhalt |
| Produced by | Saul Elkins |
| Starring | Gordon MacRae Julie London Rory Calhoun Jack Holt Fred Clark Edwin Rand |
| Cinematography | J. Peverell Marley |
| Edited by | Frank Magee |
| Music by | David Buttolph |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date |
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Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
After the territory of Laramie, Wyoming has had law and order restored by men known as the Frontiersman, sheriff Sam Barrett has a peaceful town. At least until a fight breaks out between his grown son, Logan, and a man named Kearney who has been wounded by one of Logan's bullets.
Newspaper editor Larrabee explains to the sheriff what happened. Larrabee was accused of cheating at cards by Kearney, who drew a gun on him. But because the editor was unarmed, Logan stepped in and shot the gun from Kearney's hand.
Sam believes the fair thing is to give Logan and Kearney each 10 days in jail. Kearney is livid, though, accusing the sheriff of favorable bias toward his son. Later that day at Kearney's ranch, Ryan, a ranch hand, sees Logan standing over Kearney's dead body.
A posse is formed. Logan runs into a doctor's daughter, Janie Martin, and explains his situation. A bank is robbed and the banker shot by a man fitting Logan's description, riding off on a pinto, which is what Logan rides. Larrabee helps him get away.
Janie spots a man in similar garb on a pinto and realizes Logan's been telling the truth about being innocent. Sam goes to help his son and discovers Larrabee is behind the killing and robbery. Janie is held hostage, but Logan and his father, fighting side by side, save the day.
Cast edit
- Gordon MacRae as Logan Barrett
- Julie London as Janie Martin
- Rory Calhoun as Larrabee
- Jack Holt as Sheriff Sam Barrett
- Fred Clark as Ryan
- Edwin Rand as Kearney
- Raymond Bond as Dr. J. A. Martin
- John Doucette as Evans
- Matt McHugh as Harvey
- Britt Wood as Barney
- Dan White as Nicol
Production edit
The film was meant to star Alexis Smith but she refused to appear.[3]
References edit
- ^ Crowther, Bosley (2015). "Return-of-the-Frontiersman – Trailer – Cast – Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 6, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ^ Return of the Frontiersman (1950) at the TCM Movie Database
- ^ Schallert, Edwin (April 12, 1949). "Bright Star Olson Eyed as Next Crosby Lead; Rory Calhoun Goes West". Los Angeles Times. p. B7.
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