Man of Conquest (1939)
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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… More 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
- Directed By
- George Nichols Jr.
- Genres
- Western, Drama, Action & Adventure
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 28, 1939 Wide
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Cast
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Richard Dix
as Sam Houston
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Gail Patrick
as Margaret Lea
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Edward Ellis
as Andrew Jackson
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Joan Fontaine
as Eliza Allen
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Victor Jory
as William B. Travis
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Robert H. Barrat
as Davy Crockett
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George 'Gabby' Hayes
as Lannie Upchurch
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Ralph Morgan
as Stephen Austin
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Robert Armstrong
as Jim Bowie
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Janet Beecher
as Mrs. Lea
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Pedro de Cordoba
as Oolooteko
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Max "Alibi" Terhune
as "Deaf" Smith
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Kathleen Lockhart
as Mrs. Allen
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Ferris Taylor
as Jonas Lea
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Leon Ames
as John Hoskins
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Lane Chandler
as Bonham
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Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Houston
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Charles Stevens
as Zavola
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C. Henry Gordon
as Santa Ana
