Return of the Texan
“ADVENTURE BIG AS TODAY'S GREAT SOUTHWEST!”
Synopsis
A young widower named Sam Crockett returns from Kansas City to his small hometown in rural Texas, bringing with him his feisty grandfather and two young sons, Steve and Yoyo. He tries to make a go of the old family homestead but faces financial problems and pressures from his well-to-do neighbor, Rod Marshall. He also begins an on-again-off-again romance with Rod's sister-in-law, even though she's engaged to wed the town's doctor. Events come to head when Sam's grandfather suffers a stroke.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Return of the Texan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Dudley Nichols, Fred Gipson
Sol Kaplan
Lucien Ballard
Louis R. Loeffler
Frank P. Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Delmer Daves
Director
Frank P. Rosenberg
Producer
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the Texan
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What is Return of the Texan about?
A young widower named Sam Crockett returns from Kansas City to his small hometown in rural Texas, bringing with him his feisty grandfather and two young sons, Steve and Yoyo. He tries to make a go of the old family homestead but faces financial problems and pressures from his well-to-do neighbor, Rod Marshall. He also begins an on-again-off-again romance with Rod's sister-in-law, even though she's engaged to wed the town's doctor. Events come to head when Sam's grandfather suffers a stroke.
Who directed Return of the Texan?
Return of the Texan was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Return of the Texan?
The principal cast of Return of the Texan includes Dale Robertson, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan, Richard Boone, Tom Tully.
When was Return of the Texan released and how long is it?
Return of the Texan was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Return of the Texan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return of the Texan was composed by Sol Kaplan.
Is Return of the Texan based on a book or true story?
Return of the Texan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fred Gipson".