Drama ·History ·Western · United States of America · 1939 · 1h 45m

Man of Conquest

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Director
George Nichols Jr.
Cast
Richard Dix as Sam Houston Gail Patrick as Margaret Lea Edward Ellis as Andrew Jackson Joan Fontaine as Eliza Allen Victor Jory as William B. Travis Robert Barrat as David Crockett
Crew
Joseph H. August — Director of Photography Edward Mann — Editor Victor Young — Original Music Composer Wells Root — Screenplay Edward E. Paramore Jr. — Screenplay Adele Palmer — Costume Design
Tagline

America -- First, Last -- Always!

Synopsis

The story of Sam Houston, hero of the Texas revolution, statesman, and first president of the Republic of Texas.

Mood & Themes
texashistorical figure
Key Collaborators
George Nichols Jr. Director Joseph H. August Director of Photography Edward Mann Editor Victor Young Original Music Composer Wells Root Screenplay Edward E. Paramore Jr. Screenplay Adele Palmer Costume Design Edith Head Costume Design
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