The Tougher They Come
“SAVAGE BATTLE FOR TIMBER AND WOMEN IN THE WILD NORTH WOODS!”
Synopsis
Set in a rugged Northwest logging camp, this drama follows the exploits of the lumberjack who inherits the camp. For a long time, he has been courting a pretty young thing, and now that she believes him wealthy, she decides to finally accept his proposal. When she finds out that the company has many financial woes and that living in the woods takes guts and courage, she turns into a nagging shrew, constantly urging him to sell-out to a major corporation. Meanwhile his treacherous foreman, an agent of the bigger company, uses sabotage to change the stubborn camp owner's mind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bricker
- Original Title
- The Tougher They Come
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Nazarro
George Bricker
Philip Tannura
Aaron Stell
Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
George Bricker
Screenplay
Ray Nazarro
Director
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Aaron Stell
Editor
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What is The Tougher They Come about?
Set in a rugged Northwest logging camp, this drama follows the exploits of the lumberjack who inherits the camp. For a long time, he has been courting a pretty young thing, and now that she believes him wealthy, she decides to finally accept his proposal. When she finds out that the company has many financial woes and that living in the woods takes guts and courage, she turns into a nagging shrew, constantly urging him to sell-out to a major corporation. Meanwhile his treacherous foreman, an agent of the bigger company, uses sabotage to change the stubborn camp owner's mind.
Who directed The Tougher They Come?
The Tougher They Come was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in The Tougher They Come?
The principal cast of The Tougher They Come includes Wayne Morris, Preston Foster, Kay Buckley, William Bishop, Frank McHugh.
When was The Tougher They Come released and how long is it?
The Tougher They Come was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.