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In Old Oklahoma

  • 19431943
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 42m
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6.4/10
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John Wayne, Albert Dekker, and Martha Scott in In Old Oklahoma (1943)
Western
In 1906, on Oklahoma's Indian lands, a cowboy fights for oil lease rights against a greedy oilman while a pretty schoolteacher steals both men's hearts.In 1906, on Oklahoma's Indian lands, a cowboy fights for oil lease rights against a greedy oilman while a pretty schoolteacher steals both men's hearts.In 1906, on Oklahoma's Indian lands, a cowboy fights for oil lease rights against a greedy oilman while a pretty schoolteacher steals both men's hearts.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
39,659
299
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    • Director
      • Albert S. Rogell
    • Writers
      • Thomson Burtis(original story)
      • Ethel Hill(screenplay)
      • Eleanore Griffin(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • John Wayne
      • Martha Scott
      • Albert Dekker
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    • Director
      • Albert S. Rogell
    • Writers
      • Thomson Burtis(original story)
      • Ethel Hill(screenplay)
      • Eleanore Griffin(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • John Wayne
      • Martha Scott
      • Albert Dekker
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    • 26User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 nominations total

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    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Daniel F. Somers
    Martha Scott
    Martha Scott
    • Catherine Elizabeth Allen
    Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker
    • Jim 'Hunk' Gardner
    George 'Gabby' Hayes
    George 'Gabby' Hayes
    • Despirit Dean
    Marjorie Rambeau
    Marjorie Rambeau
    • Bessie Baxter
    Dale Evans
    Dale Evans
    • Cuddles Walker
    Grant Withers
    Grant Withers
    • Richardson
    Sidney Blackmer
    Sidney Blackmer
    • Teddy Roosevelt
    Paul Fix
    Paul Fix
    • Cherokee Kid
    Cecil Cunningham
    Cecil Cunningham
    • Mrs. Ames
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Ben
    Byron Foulger
    Byron Foulger
    • Wilkins
    Anne O'Neal
    • Mrs. Peabody
    Richard Graham
    • Walter Ames
    Foncilla Adams
    • Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Andrews
    Stanley Andrews
    • Mason - Indian Agent
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Appel
    Sam Appel
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Arnt
    Charles Arnt
    • Joe - Train Conductor
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Albert S. Rogell
    • Writers
      • Thomson Burtis(original story)
      • Ethel Hill(screenplay)
      • Eleanore Griffin(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Rhonda Fleming's film debut.
    • Connections
      Edited into Six Gun Theater: In Old Oklahoma (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Red Wing
      (uncredited)

      Music by Kerry Mills

      Lyrics by Thurland Chattaway

      Performed by John Wayne

    User reviews26

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    7/10
    Perhaps this is a B+ or A- film!
    This film is also very commonly known as "War of the Wildcats". As you watch it, the movie sure looks like a B--but with just a bit more polish, a bit longer running time and a bit more in the way of budget. This is because the film is sort of like a transitional film for Wayne. While he played in a ton of Bs during the 1930s, around 1939 (with "Stagecoach") he began playing in better and better films. But many of them looked a lot like Bs and felt a lot like Bs. His bigger budget studio projects were still a few years ahead.

    The film begins with a feminist author (Martha Scott) leaving her tiny town. Apparently the local prudes were angry at her writing such a scandalous romance novel--and you get the impression that it really isn't THAT bad. In fact, it really can't be because Scott is a school teacher and never really lived a worldly life in this town. So, at the urging of the women, she is determined to see the world--and be more like one of her characters. But, she is conflicted and isn't quite sure where to go or what to do. Her dull old aunt wants her to live with her in Kansas City--but when she meets a big-time oil man (Albert Dekker), he convinces her to follow him to the oil fields and promises her wealth and excitement. There are two problems with this. First, Dekker is a bit of a pig and an ego-maniac. Second, John Wayne pops into her life--and back then he was a major hunk. And, since he was the star, it's not especially surprising where it all ends. In the middle portion of the film, Wayne and Dekker vie for power and fight over oil land that the Indians are willing to lease. But Dekker is determined not to play nicely--and seems willing to use some dirty tricks to make sure he alone gets these leases.

    Overall, this is not an especially deep film nor is it very realistic. However, it is fun--and that is very important. Gabby Hayes and especially Marjorie Rambeau provide some fun support and color.
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    • Release date
      • December 6, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rat divljih mačaka
    • Filming locations
      • Zion National Park, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Republic Pictures (I)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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