Texas Lady
“WOMANLY WILES WERE HER WEAPONS!”
Synopsis
Claudette Colbert plays Prudence Webb, who arrives in the wide-open town of Fort Ralston, Texas, to assume control of her late father's newspaper. Her first major print crusade is aimed at gambler Chris Mooney, whom Prudence holds responsible for her dad's suicide. She then takes aim at a couple of crooked cattle barons, who'd like nothing better than to put Prudence out of the way for keeps.
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Claudette Colbert
Prudence Webb
Barry Sullivan
Chris Mooney
Ray Collins
Mica Ralston (rancher)
James Bell
Clay Ballard (Clarion owner)
Horace McMahon
Stringer Winfield
Gregory Walcott
Deputy Jess Foley
John Litel
Meade Moore (wigwam owner)
Douglas Fowley
Clay Ballard (Clarion owner)
Don Haggerty
Sheriff Herndon
Walter Sande
Whit Sturdy
Alexander Campbell
Judge Herzog
Florenz Ames
Wilson
Kathleen Mulqueen
Nanny Winfield
Robert Lynn
Rev. Callender
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Whelan
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace McCoy
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Texas Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Nat Holt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Whelan
Horace McCoy
Paul Sawtell
Ray Rennahan
Richard W. Farrell
Nat Holt, Lewis P. Rosen
Department Leadership Roster
Richard W. Farrell
Editor
Tim Whelan
Director
Horace McCoy
Screenplay
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Nat Holt
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Lewis P. Rosen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Lady
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What is Texas Lady about?
Claudette Colbert plays Prudence Webb, who arrives in the wide-open town of Fort Ralston, Texas, to assume control of her late father's newspaper. Her first major print crusade is aimed at gambler Chris Mooney, whom Prudence holds responsible for her dad's suicide. She then takes aim at a couple of crooked cattle barons, who'd like nothing better than to put Prudence out of the way for keeps.
Who directed Texas Lady?
Texas Lady was directed by Tim Whelan.
Who stars in Texas Lady?
The principal cast of Texas Lady includes Claudette Colbert, Barry Sullivan, Ray Collins, James Bell, Horace McMahon.
When was Texas Lady released and how long is it?
Texas Lady was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Texas Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Texas Lady was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Texas Lady?
Texas Lady holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).