The Texan
“A thrilling tale of the great south-west.”
Synopsis
Tex Benton, riding across the country, sees a turtle, catches a jack rabbit and tests out the old fable of the tortoise and the hare; when the rabbit wins, Tex vows to model his behavior on that style. In a border town, he rescues an Indian, "Bat," and the two become friends. In Wolfville, Tex enters a rodeo. Meanwhile, a stalled Eastern train carries Alice Marcum, the girl Tex decides he wants. Tex competes with an Easterner for the girl's attentions, but Tex, the "hare," loses to the Eastern tenderfoot, the "tortoise." Tex then concludes that he is not the marrying kind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman, Lynn Reynolds, James B. Hendryx
- Original Title
- The Texan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Reynolds
Jules Furthman, Lynn Reynolds, James B. Hendryx
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Reynolds
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Texan
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What is The Texan about?
Tex Benton, riding across the country, sees a turtle, catches a jack rabbit and tests out the old fable of the tortoise and the hare; when the rabbit wins, Tex vows to model his behavior on that style. In a border town, he rescues an Indian, "Bat," and the two become friends. In Wolfville, Tex enters a rodeo. Meanwhile, a stalled Eastern train carries Alice Marcum, the girl Tex decides he wants. Tex competes with an Easterner for the girl's attentions, but Tex, the "hare," loses to the Eastern tenderfoot, the "tortoise." Tex then concludes that he is not the marrying kind.
Who directed The Texan?
The Texan was directed by Lynn Reynolds.
Who stars in The Texan?
The principal cast of The Texan includes Tom Mix, Gloria Hope, Charles K. French, Sid Jordan, Bob Walker.
When was The Texan released and how long is it?
The Texan was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Texan based on a book or true story?
The Texan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James B. Hendryx".