The Prairie Story (1 Feb. 1961)

The story of the women of the wagon train and the unforgiving prairie through which they pass. Who will endure, and who will give up? Who will live, and who will die?

Director:

Mitchell Leisen

Writer:

Jean Holloway

Stars:

Robert Horton, John McIntire, Jan Clayton

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Robert Horton	...	Flint McCullough
John McIntire	...	Christopher Hale (credit only)
Jan Clayton	...	Charity Kirby
Beulah Bondi	...	Grandma Bates
Frank McGrath	...	Charlie Wooster
Terry Wilson	...	Bill Hawks
Diane Jergens	...	Sally Miller
John Archer	...	Matt Kirby
Virginia Christine	...	Clara Reynolds
William Herrin	...	Tom Miller
Jack Buetel	...	Jack Reynolds
Mickey Sholdar	...	Garth Kirby
Ilana Dowding	...	Patience Kirby

Storyline

The harsh sun, violent wind, pouring rain, wild Indians, the desolate prairie stretching on mile upon torturous mile, seemingly without end. Enough to challenge the strongest man. But what of the women? Plucked from their homes, their hearths, their friends, everything familiar and secure. How will they survive this unforgiving land? "The women make up the strength of this train." So says Flint McCullough. Which of the women will endure, and which will the prairie conquer? There's Mrs. Clara Reynolds from Philadelphia; Mrs. Sally Miller, young newlywed bride; Mrs. Charity Kirby, Gloucester woman who refused to leave her piano behind; and finally, Grandma Bates, seasoned veteran of the prairie crossing from her youth, on her way back to California.

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Genres:

Drama | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 February 1961 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revue Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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