Lone Star
“The Battle for Texas and the Battle of the Sexes!”
Synopsis
Cattle baron Devereaux Burke is enlisted by an aging Andrew Jackson to dissuade Sam Houston from establishing Texas as a republic. Burke must fight state senator Thomas Craden, in the process winning the heart of Craden's newspaper-editor girlfriend Martha Ronda.
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Devereaux Burke
Ava Gardner
Martha Ronda
Broderick Crawford
Thomas Craden
Lionel Barrymore
Andrew Jackson
Beulah Bondi
Minniver Bryan
Ed Begley
Anthony Demmet
James Burke
Luther Kilgore
William Farnum
Tom Crockett
Lowell Gilmore
Captain Elliott
Moroni Olsen
Sam Houston
Russell Simpson
Maynard Cole
William Conrad
Mizette
George Hamilton
Noah (uncredited)
Emmett Lynn
Josh, Printer
Charles Sherlock
Senator (uncredited)
Ralph Reed
Ric Roman
Victor Sutherland
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Borden Chase
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Lone Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Borden Chase, Howard Estabrook
David Buttolph
Harold Rosson
Ferris Webster
Z. Wayne Griffin
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
Borden Chase
Screenplay
Ferris Webster
Editor
Z. Wayne Griffin
Producer
Gile Steele
Costume Design
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lone Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lone Star about?
Cattle baron Devereaux Burke is enlisted by an aging Andrew Jackson to dissuade Sam Houston from establishing Texas as a republic. Burke must fight state senator Thomas Craden, in the process winning the heart of Craden's newspaper-editor girlfriend Martha Ronda.
Who directed Lone Star?
Lone Star was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in Lone Star?
The principal cast of Lone Star includes Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Broderick Crawford, Lionel Barrymore, Beulah Bondi.
When was Lone Star released and how long is it?
Lone Star was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Lone Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lone Star was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lone Star?
Lone Star holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).