Alias Jesse James
“Look who they gave a gun!”
Synopsis
Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.
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Alias Jesse James (1959) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-25
Top Cast
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Bob Hope
Milford Farnsworth
Rhonda Fleming
Cora Lee Collins
Wendell Corey
Jesse James
Gloria Talbott
Princess Irawanie
Jim Davis
Frank James
Will Wright
Titus Queasley
Mary Young
'Ma' James
Mickey Finn
Tough #2 in Dirty Dog Saloon
Bob Gunderson
James Gang Member
Fred Kohler Jr.
James Gang Member
Ethan Laidlaw
James Gang Member
Glenn Strange
James Gang Member
James Arness
Marshal Matt Dillon (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Mortimer Hopelaw (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Major Seth Adams (uncredited)
Wally Brown
Dirty Dog Bartender (uncredited)
James Burke
Charlie (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
2nd Indian on Train (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel B. Beauchamps, Bert Lawrence, Robert St. Aubrey, William Bowers
- Original Title
- Alias Jesse James
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Hope Enterprises, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Daniel B. Beauchamps, Bert Lawrence, Robert St. Aubrey, William Bowers
Lionel Lindon
Marvin Coil, Jack Bachom
Jack Hope, Bob Hope
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hope
Producer
Daniel B. Beauchamps
Writer
William Bowers
Writer
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Marvin Coil
Editor
Jack Bachom
Editor
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alias Jesse James
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What is Alias Jesse James about?
Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.
Who directed Alias Jesse James?
Alias Jesse James was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Alias Jesse James?
The principal cast of Alias Jesse James includes Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Gloria Talbott, Jim Davis.
When was Alias Jesse James released and how long is it?
Alias Jesse James was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alias Jesse James?
Alias Jesse James holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).