The Man from Texas
Synopsis
James Craig is torn between his criminal career as the masked bandit named the "El Paso Kid," and the life of a law-abiding citizen with his long-suffering wife Zoe. He repeatedly tells Zoe, "just one more time," but he is unable to stop which angers her greatly. However, he does have brief moments of heroics such as when he helps the Widow Weeks save her farm.
Top Cast
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James Craig
Tobias Simms
Lynn Bari
Charlie Jackson
Johnny Johnston
Billy Taylor
Una Merkel
Widow Weeks
Wallace Ford
Jed
Harry Davenport
Pop Hickey
Sara Allgood
Aunt Belle
Victor Cutler
Charlie Jackson
Reed Hadley
Marshall Gregg
James Arness
(uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Deputy (uncredited)
Brick Sullivan
Sheriff (uncredited)
Hank Worden
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leigh Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Fields, Jerome Chodorov, Elizabeth B. Ginty
- Original Score
- Earl Robinson
- Original Title
- The Man from Texas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Eagle-Lion Films, Bryan Foy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leigh Jason
Joseph Fields, Jerome Chodorov, Elizabeth B. Ginty
Earl Robinson
Jackson Rose
Alfred DeGaetano, Norman Colbert
Bryan Foy, Joseph Fields
Department Leadership Roster
Earl Robinson
Original Music Composer
Bryan Foy
Producer
Joseph Fields
Producer
Alfred DeGaetano
Editor
Joseph Fields
Writer
Leigh Jason
Director
Jerome Chodorov
Writer
Norman Colbert
Editor
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Texas
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What is The Man from Texas about?
James Craig is torn between his criminal career as the masked bandit named the "El Paso Kid," and the life of a law-abiding citizen with his long-suffering wife Zoe. He repeatedly tells Zoe, "just one more time," but he is unable to stop which angers her greatly. However, he does have brief moments of heroics such as when he helps the Widow Weeks save her farm.
Who directed The Man from Texas?
The Man from Texas was directed by Leigh Jason.
Who stars in The Man from Texas?
The principal cast of The Man from Texas includes James Craig, Lynn Bari, Johnny Johnston, Una Merkel, Wallace Ford.
When was The Man from Texas released and how long is it?
The Man from Texas was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Texas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Texas was composed by Earl Robinson.