The Oklahoman
“That Ramrod Guy From Whichita is Bullet-Hot as the Greatest Plainsman of Them All !”
Synopsis
After his wife dies in childbirth, a doctor settles down in the small Oklahoma town of Cherokee Wells to raise his newborn daughter. Unfortunately, not all the citizens there are hospitable, especially when the doctor hires a pretty Indian teenager as his child's nanny.
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The OklahomanOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-11-12
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Joel McCrea
John
Barbara Hale
Anne
Brad Dexter
Dobie
Gloria Talbott
Maria Smith
Michael Pate
Charlie Smith
Verna Felton
Mrs. Waynebrook
Douglas Dick
Mel Dobie
Anthony Caruso
Jim Hawk
Esther Dale
Mrs. Fitzgerald
Adam Williams
Bob Randell
Ray Teal
Jason - Stableman
Peter J. Votrian
Little Charlie Smith
John Pickard
Marshal Bill
Mimi Gibson
Louise Brighton
I. Stanford Jolley
Storekeeper
Scotty Beckett
Messenger at Ranch
Jennifer Lea
Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel B. Ullman
- Original Title
- The Oklahoman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis D. Lyon
Daniel B. Ullman
Department Leadership Roster
Francis D. Lyon
Director
Daniel B. Ullman
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Oklahoman about?
After his wife dies in childbirth, a doctor settles down in the small Oklahoma town of Cherokee Wells to raise his newborn daughter. Unfortunately, not all the citizens there are hospitable, especially when the doctor hires a pretty Indian teenager as his child's nanny.
Who directed The Oklahoman?
The Oklahoman was directed by Francis D. Lyon.
Who stars in The Oklahoman?
The principal cast of The Oklahoman includes Joel McCrea, Barbara Hale, Brad Dexter, Gloria Talbott, Michael Pate.
When was The Oklahoman released and how long is it?
The Oklahoman was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Oklahoman?
The Oklahoman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).