The Virginian (1946)
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Owen Wister's 1902 novel was made into a movie several times, most notably in 1929, with Gary Cooper starring. This 1946 remake of the often-filmed saga gave Joel McCrea the title role as the standing-tall cowboy in Wyoming. The Virginian and his best friend Steve (Sonny Tufts) are rivals for the affections of Molly Wood (Barbara Britton), a schoolteacher who has migrated from the East and finds herself intimidated by the rough morality of the West. Steve is after a quick buck and hooks up with a nefarious cattle rustler, Trampas (Brian Donlevy). The Virginian warns his friend not to take up the life of crime, but to no avail. Much gunplay ensues. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Starring:
- Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy, (more)
- Director(s):
- Stuart Gilmore
Synopsis of The Virginian
Owen Wister's 1902 novel was made into a movie several times, most notably in 1929, with Gary Cooper starring. This 1946 remake of the often-filmed saga gave Joel McCrea the title role as the standing-tall cowboy in Wyoming. The Virginian and his best friend Steve (Sonny Tufts) are rivals for the affections of Molly Wood (Barbara Britton), a schoolteacher who has migrated from the East and finds herself intimidated by the rough morality of the West. Steve is after a quick buck and hooks up with a nefarious cattle rustler, Trampas (Brian Donlevy). The Virginian warns his friend not to take up the life of crime, but to no avail. Much gunplay ensues. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Virginian
- Joel McCrea - The Virginian
- Sonny Tufts - Steve Andrews
- Fay Bainter - Mrs. Taylor
- William Frawley - Honey Wiggen
- Minor Watson - Judge Henry
- Vince Barnett - Baldy
- Paul Guilfoyle - Shorty
- James Burke - Andy Jones
- Nana Bryant - Mrs. Wood
- Minerva Urecal
- Brian Donlevy - Trampas
- Barbara Britton - Molly Wood
- Henry O'Neill - Mr. Taylor
- Bill Edwards - Sam Bennett
- Tom Tully - Nebraska
- Martin Garralaga - Spanish Ed
- Marc Lawrence - Pete
- Al Bridge - Sheriff
- Stanley Andrews
- Paul Hurst
- Director(s):
- Stuart Gilmore
- Writer(s):
- Albert Hackett, Edward E. Paramore, Jr., Howard Estabrook
- Producer(s):
- Paul Jones
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