Man of Conquest (1939)
- Starring:
- Richard Dix, Gail Patrick, (more)
- Director(s):
- George Nichols, Jr.
Synopsis of Man of Conquest
Man of Conquest was the first "super production" from Republic Pictures, a studio not known for its lavish budgets. This time, however, no expense was spared in recreating the career of Texas empire-builder Sam Houston. Richard Dix portrayed Houston, heading a gigantic cast of character players impersonating such historical figures as Jim Bowie, Andrew Jackson, Davy Crockett and General Santa Ana (who is depicted as a Hitler-like oppressor!). The film's two major highlights are the Battle of San Jacinto and the siege of the Alamo, both featuring the remarkable stuntwork of Yakima Canutt. Though often juggling facts to make a better story, Man of Conquest is an impressive achievement for so small a studio as Republic. Stock footage from the production would show up for years in the studio's more economical westerns and serials. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Man of Conquest
- Richard Dix - Sam Houston
- Edward Ellis - Andrew Jackson
- Victor Jory - William B. Travis
- George "Gabby" Hayes - Lannie Upchurch
- Robert Armstrong - Jim Bowie
- Pedro de Cordoba - Oolooteko
- Kathleen Lockhart - Mrs. Allen
- Leon Ames - John Hoskins
- C. Henry Gordon - Santa Ana
- Lane Chandler - Bonham
- Gail Patrick - Margaret Lea
- Joan Fontaine - Eliza Allen
- Robert H. Barrat - Davy Crockett
- Ralph Morgan - Stephen Austin
- Janet Beecher - Mrs. Lea
- Max "Alibi" Terhune - "Deaf" Smith
- Ferris Taylor - Jonas Lea
- Sarah Padden - Mrs. Houston
- Charles Stevens - Zavola
- Director(s):
- George Nichols, Jr.
- Writer(s):
- Wells Root, Edward E. Paramore, Jr.
- Producer(s):
- Sol C. Siegel
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