The Great Jesse James Raid (1953)

Director:

Reginald Le Borg

Writer:

Richard H. Landau (written by)

Release Date:

17 July 1953 (USA)

Genre:

Western

Tagline:

FILMED IN NEW ANSCO COLOR! (original print ad - all caps)

Plot:

The famed outlaw is talked into saddling up for one more bank robbery.

Plot Keywords:

Colorado | Outlaw | Jesse James | Reward | Follow Shot

Cast

Willard Parker	...	Jesse James
Barbara Payton	...	Kate
Tom Neal	...	Arch Clements
Wallace Ford	...	Elias Hobbs
Jim Bannon	...	Bob Ford
James Anderson	...	Johnny Dorette
Richard H. Cutting	...	Sam Wells (as Richard Cutting)
Barbara Woodell	...	Zee James
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joan Arnold	...	Brunette (uncredited)
Roy Bucko	...	Barfly (uncredited)
Frank Ellis	...	Sheriff (uncredited)
Robert Griffin	...	Morgan (uncredited)
Chick Hannan	...	Posse Member (uncredited)
Al Haskell	...	Barfly (uncredited)
Naura Hayden	...	Redhead (uncredited)
Earle Hodgins	...	'Soapy' Smith--Saloon Spieler (uncredited)
Ray Jones	...	Posse Member (uncredited)
Rory Mallinson	...	Cavalry Officer (uncredited)
Ted Mapes	...	Knife-Throwing Ambusher (uncredited)
Kansas Moehring	...	Barfly (uncredited)
Robin Morse	...	Anderson (uncredited)
Steve Pendleton	...	Todd--Crooked Gambler (uncredited)
Ed Russell	...	Bit Role (uncredited)
Marin Sais	...	Mrs. Lovett (uncredited)
Jack Tornek	...	Ambusher (uncredited)
Tommy Walker	...	Young Jesse James (uncredited)

Directed by
Reginald Le Borg

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Richard H. Landau		written by (as Richard Landau)

Produced by
Robert L. Lippert Jr.	....	producer (as Bob Lippert Jr.)

Original Music by
Bert Shefter

Cinematography by
Gilbert Warrenton		(director of photography) (as Gil Warrenton)

Film Editing by
Carl Pierson

Art Direction by
George Van Marter

Set Decoration by
Vin Taylor

Makeup Department
Carlie Taylor	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Bartlett A. Carre	....	production supervisor (as Bart Carre)

Art Department
Tom Kemp	....	construction supervisor

Sound Department
Ben Winkler	....	sound engineer

Stunts
Ted Mapes	....	stunt double (uncredited)

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Robert Olivas	....	wardrobe

Music Department
Bert Shefter	....	conductor

Other crew
William Magginetti	....	business manager (as William Maginetti)

Production Companies

• Jezebel Productions (II)

Distributors

• Lippert Pictures (1953) (USA) (theatrical)
• Exclusive Films (1953) (UK) (theatrical)
• Camp Films (1972) (Canada) (theatrical) (re-release)
• Kit Parker Films (2004) (worldwide) (all media) (copyright owner)
• VCI Home Video (2006) (USA) (DVD) (Included in "Legendary Outlaws: Vol. 1")

Other Companies

• Blair & Associates  DVD package design
• Ryder Sound Services  sound

Also Known As:

Runtime:

73 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Anscocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | USA:Approved (PCA #16468)

Company:

Jezebel Productions (II)

Trivia:

This is the only film to co-star Tom Neal and Barbara Payton, whose notorious 1950s love affair was infamous and essentially derailed the careers of both of them.

Goofs:

Continuity: While en route. Jesse's costume including hat, shirt coat, and pants totally changes.

Quotes:

Jesse James:[to Johnny Dorette] What do you see out there. Johnny? Yesterday or tomorrow?

Soundtrack:

That's the Man for Me

Uninspired horse opera

Jesse is talked into saddling up for one more bank job, in this lackluster event from budget producer Lippert. Routine story is hampered by the illusion that none of the actors really want to be here; this one just lacks enthusiasm. Parker, as Jesse, who can normally be counted on for top-notch performances walks thru this one as if asleep. And that's where this movie will put you.