Westward the Women
“The BIG MGM Spectacle ! HE LED 200 WOMEN ON AN ADVENTURE THAT MOST MEN FEARED TO FACE!”
Synopsis
There's a deficit of good, honest women in the West, and Roy Whitman wants to change that. His solution is to bring a caravan of over 100 mail-order brides from Chicago to California. It will be a long, difficult and dangerous journey for the women. So Whitman hires hardened, cynical Buck Wyatt to be their guide across the inhospitable frontier. But as disaster strikes on the trail, Buck just might discover that these women are stronger than he thinks.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-10
Top Cast
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Robert Taylor
Buck Wyatt
Denise Darcel
Fifi Danon
Hope Emerson
Patience Hawley
John McIntire
Roy E. Whitman
Julie Bishop
Laurie Smith
Lenore Lonergan
Maggie O'Malley
Henry Nakamura
Ito
Marilyn Erskine
Jean Jackson
Beverly Dennis
Rose Meyers
Renata Vanni
Mrs. Maroni
Frankie Darro
Jean's Awaiting Groom (uncredited)
Roy Jenson
(uncredited)
I. Stanford Jolley
Gambler (uncredited)
Stevie Myers
Pioneer Woman
Carl Pitti
Outrider (uncredited)
Milicent Patrick
Flashy Woman (uncredited)
Ted Adams
Bartender (uncredited)
Raymond Bond
Pioneer Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Schnee
- Original Score
- Jeff Alexander
- Original Title
- Westward the Women
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Japanese, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Charles Schnee, Frank Capra
Jeff Alexander
William C. Mellor
James E. Newcom
Dore Schary
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Alexander
Original Music Composer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Charles Schnee
Screenplay
James E. Newcom
Editor
Dore Schary
Producer
William A. Wellman
Director
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Westward the Women
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What is Westward the Women about?
There's a deficit of good, honest women in the West, and Roy Whitman wants to change that. His solution is to bring a caravan of over 100 mail-order brides from Chicago to California. It will be a long, difficult and dangerous journey for the women. So Whitman hires hardened, cynical Buck Wyatt to be their guide across the inhospitable frontier. But as disaster strikes on the trail, Buck just might discover that these women are stronger than he thinks.
Who directed Westward the Women?
Westward the Women was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Westward the Women?
The principal cast of Westward the Women includes Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, Hope Emerson, John McIntire, Julie Bishop.
When was Westward the Women released and how long is it?
Westward the Women was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Westward the Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Westward the Women was composed by Jeff Alexander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Westward the Women?
Westward the Women holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).