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The Virginian (1946)

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Release Date: May 5, 1946 Wide

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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

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Western

Directed By: Stuart Gilmore

Written By: Howard Estabrook, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett

In Theaters: May 5, 1946 Wide

On DVD: May 14, 1996

Cast

Joel McCrea
The Virginian
Brian Donlevy
Trampas
Sonny Tufts
Steve Andrews
Barbara Britton
Molly Wood
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Taylor
Henry O'Neill
Mr. Taylor
William Frawley
Honey Wiggen
Bill Edwards
Sam Bennett
Minor Watson
Judge Henry
Tom Tully
Nebraska
Vince Barnett
Baldy
Martin Garralaga
Spanish Ed
Paul Guilfoyle
Shorty
Marc Lawrence I
Pete
James Burke
Andy Jones
Al Bridge
Sheriff
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Wood
Stanley Andrews
Paul Hurst
Minerva Urecal

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Wow. I was very pleasantly surprised by this film when I stumbled on to it while channel surfing. McCrea is something in this. It's an archetypal performance.

April 19, 2008