The Gal Who Took the West (1949)

In order to gain passage to the West, a woman poses as an opera singer, and causes a feud between two brothers.

Director:

Frederick De Cordova

Writers:

William Bowers (story), Oscar Brodney (story),

Stars:

Yvonne De Carlo, Charles Coburn, Scott Brady

1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Yvonne De Carlo	...	Lillian Marlowe
Charles Coburn	...	Gen. Michael O'Hara
Scott Brady	...	Lee O'Hara
John Russell	...	Grant O'Hara
Myrna Dell	...	Nancy
James Millican	...	Hawley
Clem Bevans	...	Hawley (as old Timer)
Robert R. Stephenson	...	Ted (as Bob Stevenson)
Houseley Stevenson	...	Ted (as old Timer)
Robin Short	...	Bartender
Russell Simpson	...	Bartender (as old Timer)
John Litel	...	Colonel Logan
James Todd	...	Douglas Andrews
Edward Earle	...	Mr. Nolan

Storyline

In order to gain passage to the West, a woman poses as an opera singer, and causes a feud between two brothers.

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Taglines:

ROARING STORY OF THE WEST'S WILDEST FEUD...and the GAL who split an empire wide open!

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Genres:

Comedy | Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

September 1949 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Aventureira

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was Universal's only three-strip Technicolor release of the Forties not to receive a contemporary New York Times review.

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Soundtracks

"Frankie and Johnnie"
Traditional
Sung and Danced by Yvonne De Carlo

User Reviews

Classic Western - and a great film.

Other than THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE, I do not know of another Western that as accurately captures the true nature of the West - and the men and women who settled it. The plot is that of a romantic comedy, but the characters are wonderfully written and acted - far better than in most 'serious' films.

The two brothers battling each other for the affection of one women is both funny - and dramatically believable. And the telling of the story from three different points of view is superbly done.

In my opinion, this is one of the most under-rated films ever made in Hollywood.

Don't miss it!