Western Union
“A 20th Century-Fox Encore Hit !”
Synopsis
When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2000.
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Western Union (1941) - Opening Scene
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-11
Top Cast
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Robert Young
Richard Blake
Randolph Scott
Vance Shaw
Dean Jagger
Edward Creighton
Virginia Gilmore
Sue Creighton
John Carradine
Doc Murdoch
Chill Wills
Homer Kettle
Slim Summerville
Herman, called "Cookie"
Barton MacLane
Jack Slade
Russell Hicks
Provisional Governor
Victor Kilian
Charlie
Minor Watson
Pat Grogan
George Chandler
Herb
Chief John Big Tree
Chief Spotted Horse
Chief Thundercloud
Indian Leader
Dick Rich
Porky
Addison Richards
Captain Harlow
Irving Bacon
Barber
C.E. Anderson
Old Timer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carson
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Western Union
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Robert Carson, Zane Grey, Jack Andrews, George Bruce, Horace McCoy
David Buttolph
Edward Cronjager, Allen M. Davey
Robert Bischoff, Gene Fowler Jr.
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Lang
Director
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Robert Bischoff
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Allen M. Davey
Director of Photography
George Bruce
Writer
Robert Carson
Screenplay
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Union
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Western Union about?
When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2000.
Who directed Western Union?
Western Union was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in Western Union?
The principal cast of Western Union includes Robert Young, Randolph Scott, Dean Jagger, Virginia Gilmore, John Carradine.
When was Western Union released and how long is it?
Western Union was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Western Union?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Western Union was composed by David Buttolph.
Is Western Union based on a book or true story?
Western Union is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Western Union?
Western Union holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).