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Devil's Doorway (1950)

APPROVED  84 min  -  Western   -  15 September 1950 (USA)
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Lance Poole, an Indian who won a Medal of Honor fighting at Gettysburg, returns to his tribal lands intent on peaceful cattle ranching... See full summary »

Director:

Anthony Mann

Writer:

Guy Trosper

Stars:

Robert Taylor, Louis Calhern and Paula Raymond
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Taylor ...
Lance Poole
Louis Calhern ...
Verne Coolan
Paula Raymond Paula Raymond ...
Orrie Masters
Marshall Thompson ...
Rod MacDougall
James Mitchell ...
Red Rock
Edgar Buchanan ...
Zeke Carmody
Rhys Williams ...
Scotty MacDougall
Spring Byington Spring Byington ...
Mrs. Masters
James Millican James Millican ...
Ike Stapleton
Bruce Cowling Bruce Cowling ...
Lt. Grimes
Fritz Leiber Fritz Leiber ...
Mr. Poole
Harry Antrim Harry Antrim ...
Dr. C.O. MacQuillan
Chief John Big Tree Chief John Big Tree ...
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Lance Poole, an Indian who won a Medal of Honor fighting at Gettysburg, returns to his tribal lands intent on peaceful cattle ranching. But white sheep farmers want his fertile grass range and manage to turn the ostensibly civilized white population against the tribes, with tragic results. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

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Medal Of Honor | Cattle | Farmer | Sheep | Main Character Shot  | See more »

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Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Fluch des Blutes See more »

Filming Locations:

Aspen, Colorado, USA See more »

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Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Lance Poole: I send you my father to the Land of the Great Mystery. May you ride with him on the North Wind.
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