Surrender
“STORY OF AN AMORAL WOMAN!”
Synopsis
Violet Barton, a femme-fatale goal-setter, fascinates men and readily returns their affection to obtain the wealth she desires, even to the point of bigamy. She has an affair with gambler Gregg Delaney but marries his best friend, Johnny Hale, when she discovers Hale is the richest man in Texas. This loses her the respect of her sister, Janet, who loves Hale, and Delaney, who loves Violet. Meanwhile, town sheriff Bill Howard is working hard to get Delaney to confess to a murder.
Top Cast
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Vera Ralston
Violet Barton
John Carroll
Gregg Delaney
Walter Brennan
Sheriff Bill Howard
Francis Lederer
Henry Vaan
William Ching
John Beauregard Hale
Maria Palmer
Janet Barton
Jane Darwell
Molly Hale
Roy Barcroft
Deputy Gerard
Paul Fix
Deputy Williams
Esther Dale
Aunt May
Edward Norris
Wilbur
Howland Chamberlain
The Casino Manager
Norman Budd
Carson - the Blackmailer
Nacho Galindo
Gringo
Jeff York
Canning
Mickey Simpson
Pete - Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- James Edward Grant, Sloan Nibley
- Original Score
- Nathan Scott
- Original Title
- Surrender
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
James Edward Grant, Sloan Nibley
Nathan Scott
Reggie Lanning
Richard L. Van Enger
Herbert J. Yates
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
James Edward Grant
Screenplay
Sloan Nibley
Screenplay
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Nathan Scott
Original Music Composer
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Herbert J. Yates
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Surrender.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surrender
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Surrender about?
Violet Barton, a femme-fatale goal-setter, fascinates men and readily returns their affection to obtain the wealth she desires, even to the point of bigamy. She has an affair with gambler Gregg Delaney but marries his best friend, Johnny Hale, when she discovers Hale is the richest man in Texas. This loses her the respect of her sister, Janet, who loves Hale, and Delaney, who loves Violet. Meanwhile, town sheriff Bill Howard is working hard to get Delaney to confess to a murder.
Who directed Surrender?
Surrender was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Surrender?
The principal cast of Surrender includes Vera Ralston, John Carroll, Walter Brennan, Francis Lederer, William Ching.
When was Surrender released and how long is it?
Surrender was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Surrender?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surrender was composed by Nathan Scott.