The Redhead and the Cowboy (1951)

Framed for murder during the Civil War, Gil Kyle's only alibi is Confederate agent Candace Bronson who he must track down in dangerous territory filled with foes.

Director:

Leslie Fenton

Writers:

Jonathan Latimer (screenplay), Liam O'Brien (screenplay)

Stars:

Glenn Ford, Edmond O'Brien, Rhonda Fleming

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Glenn Ford	...	Gil Kyle
Edmond O'Brien	...	Maj. Dunn Jeffers
Rhonda Fleming	...	Candace Bronson
Alan Reed	...	Col. Lamartine
Morris Ankrum	...	Sheriff
Edith Evanson	...	Mrs. Barrett
Perry Ivins	...	Mr. Barrett
Janine Perreau	...	Mary Barrett
Douglas Spencer	...	Perry
Ray Teal	...	Brock
Ralph Byrd	...	Capt. Andrews
King Donovan	...	Munroe
Tom Moore	...	Gus

Storyline

Gil Kyle finds himself caught up in the politics and unrest of the American Civil War and soon gets himself framed for a murder. His only alibi is Candace Bronson, who is aiding the Confederate cause and has left the territory to deliver a vital message about a Yankee gold shipment. So he sets off in pursuit, running into desperados, government agents, and guerrilla fighters, who are more interested in profit than ideals.

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Plot Keywords:

framed for murder | alibi | confederate | gold shipment | messenger | 

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

Rhonda Fleming suffered of a severe back injury on the set when she tried a stunt by herself, falling from a horseback on an uphill move. She suffered much for her entire life.

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Connections

Referenced in Rhonda Fleming: A Cinderella Story (2008)

User Reviews

Solidly entertaining Civil War saga !

Glenn Ford is a living legend who seemed born to the saddle. On display in this film (once again) is his strong, yet amiable cowboy screen persona. Rhonda Fleming is well cast here and the storyline is interesting but not overly complicated. Pacing and script development are well done.

While this is not Ford's best western, it does show why he was so successful in the saddle. He presents a strong presence in the film, without taking himself too seriously.

It was great to see Alan Reed as the Condererate Colonel. ( Reed was the longtime voice of Fred Flintstone !!)

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 1951 (Mexico)

Also Known As:

Beyond the Sunset

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1