The First Texan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The First Texan |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Byron Haskin |
| Produced by | Walter Mirisch |
| Written by | Daniel B. Ullman |
| Starring | Joel McCrea Felicia Farr Jeff Morrow |
| Music by | Roy Webb |
| Cinematography | Wilfred Cline |
| Editing by | George White |
| Distributed by | Allied Artists |
| Release date(s) | June 19, 1956 |
| Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $1 million |
The First Texan is a 1956 American Western movie. It was filmed in CinemaScope and Technicolor. The movie was directed by Byron Haskin and stars Joel McCrea and Felicia Farr. It tells the story of Sam Houston and the fight for Texas's freedom.
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The Story of Texas's Freedom
Sam Houston's New Start
The movie begins with Sam Houston, a leader from Tennessee, moving to San Antonio, Texas. He wants to start a new life. In Texas, he meets Jim Bowie, a brave man who strongly believes Texas should be free from Mexico's rule.
Fighting for Justice
Jim Bowie faces a serious legal problem. Sam Houston, who is a skilled lawyer, defends him in court. Houston successfully argues that the accusation against Bowie is not valid. This shows Houston's dedication to justice.
A Call to Lead
Later, the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett brings an important message. It's from U.S. President Andrew Jackson. President Jackson wants Sam Houston to lead the fight for Texas's independence.
The Battle of the Alamo
The movie shows the sad fall of the Alamo. The small group of Texan defenders could not hold back General Antonio López de Santa Anna and his very large Mexican army. This event became a rallying cry for the Texans.
Houston's Clever Plan
After the Alamo, Sam Houston seems to be retreating, which makes some of his men doubt him. But Houston is actually planning a surprise attack. He prepares his forces for a big battle.
Victory and a New Republic
Houston's army attacks Santa Anna's forces. They shout, "Remember the Alamo!" This battle leads to a great victory for the Texans. Texas is then declared a free republic. Sam Houston becomes its first president. This big step eventually leads to Texas becoming a state in the United States.
Meet the Cast
- Joel McCrea as Sam Houston
- Felicia Farr as Katherine Delaney
- Jeff Morrow as Jim Bowie
- Wallace Ford as Henry Delaney
- Rodolfo Hoyos, Jr. as Colonel Martín Perfecto de Cos
- Abraham Sofaer as Don Carlos
- James Griffith as Davy Crockett
- William Hopper as William Barret Travis
- Dayton Lummis as Stephen F. Austin
- Roy Roberts as Col. Sam Sherman
- David Silva as General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
- Chubby Johnson as Deaf Smith
- Nelson Leigh as Colonel George Washington Hockley
