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In Old Oklahoma (1943)

Passed | | Romance, Western | 6 December 1943 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Albert S. Rogell

Writers:

Thomson Burtis (original story), Ethel Hill (screenplay) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

John Wayne, Martha Scott, Albert Dekker | See full cast & crew »
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. See more awards »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Wayne ... Daniel F. Somers
Martha Scott ... Catherine Elizabeth Allen
Albert Dekker ... Jim 'Hunk' Gardner
George 'Gabby' Hayes ... Despirit Dean
Marjorie Rambeau ... Bessie Baxter
Dale Evans ... Cuddles Walker
Grant Withers ... Richardson
Sidney Blackmer ... Teddy Roosevelt
Paul Fix ... Cherokee Kid
Cecil Cunningham ... Mrs. Ames
Irving Bacon ... Ben
Byron Foulger ... Wilkins
Anne O'Neal Anne O'Neal ... Mrs. Peabody
Richard Graham Richard Graham ... Walter Ames
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Storyline

Cowboy Dan Somers and oilman Jim "Hunk" Gardner compete for oil lease rights on Indian land in Oklahoma, as well as for the favors of schoolteacher Cathy Allen. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>

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Plot Keywords:

oil derrick | champagne | beer | zion national park | native american reservation | See All (44) »

Taglines:

WINE, WOMEN AND WILDCATTERS - They fought like fury for what they wanted! See more »

Genres:

Romance | Western

Certificate:

Passed | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Trivia

Mary Jane Croft's debut. See more »

Goofs

As Wayne's character builds his oil rig and races to strike oil, the words of the months appearing on screen to show time passing are in an art deco font--a strange choice, seeing as the film's story is set in the early 20th century before the Roaring 20s. See more »

Connections

Featured in 100 Years of John Wayne (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

Red Wing
(uncredited)
Music by Kerry Mills
Lyrics by Thurland Chattaway
Performed by John Wayne
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"Consarn yer dadblamed gasoline buggy!"
29 September 2017 | by utgard14 – See all my reviews

I didn't expect much from this one but it's better than it has any right being. On the surface it looks like an ordinary, run-of-the-mill B western with cowboy John Wayne leading a revolt against greedy oil baron Albert Dekker. Oh and the obligatory pretty school teacher Martha Scott, who catches the eye of both Wayne and Dekker. But it's actually a fun little movie that captures your attention and never drags. Wayne and Dekker play their white hat/black hat parts well, and Scott is charming with a nice chemistry with Duke. Supporting cast features greats like Gabby Hayes, Marjorie Rambeau, and Paul Fix. And just wait until Teddy Roosevelt shows up. That was my favorite part.
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 December 1943 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

War of the Wildcats See more »

Filming Locations:

Kaibab National Forest, Arizona, USA See more »

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Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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