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Montana Belle

  • 1952
  • Passed
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
496
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Jane Russell in Montana Belle (1952)
In Oklahoma, outlaw Belle Starr joins the Dalton gang but she causes a romantic rivalry and a rift between the gang members, especially on the eve of the planned robbery of a bank where a posse is secretly waiting in ambush.
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In Oklahoma, outlaw Belle Starr joins the Dalton gang but she causes a romantic rivalry and a rift between the gang members, especially on the eve of the planned robbery of a bank where a po... Read allIn Oklahoma, outlaw Belle Starr joins the Dalton gang but she causes a romantic rivalry and a rift between the gang members, especially on the eve of the planned robbery of a bank where a posse is secretly waiting in ambush.In Oklahoma, outlaw Belle Starr joins the Dalton gang but she causes a romantic rivalry and a rift between the gang members, especially on the eve of the planned robbery of a bank where a posse is secretly waiting in ambush.

  • Director
    • Allan Dwan
  • Writers
    • M. Coates Webster
    • Howard Welsch
    • Horace McCoy
  • Stars
    • Jane Russell
    • George Brent
    • Scott Brady
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    496
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Allan Dwan
    • Writers
      • M. Coates Webster
      • Howard Welsch
      • Horace McCoy
    • Stars
      • Jane Russell
      • George Brent
      • Scott Brady
    • 11User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Scott Brady and Forrest Tucker in Montana Belle (1952)
    Jane Russell, Roy Barcroft, Jack Lambert, and Forrest Tucker in Montana Belle (1952)
    Scott Brady and Forrest Tucker in Montana Belle (1952)
    Scott Brady, Jack Lambert, and Forrest Tucker in Montana Belle (1952)
    Jane Russell in Montana Belle (1952)
    Jane Russell and George Brent in Montana Belle (1952)
    Jane Russell, Scott Brady, and Forrest Tucker in Montana Belle (1952)
    Jane Russell and George Brent in Montana Belle (1952)
    Jane Russell in Montana Belle (1952)
    Jane Russell in Montana Belle (1952)
    Jane Russell in Montana Belle (1952)
    Jane Russell in Montana Belle (1952)

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    Jane Russell
    Jane Russell
    • Belle Starr
    George Brent
    George Brent
    • Tom Bradfield
    Scott Brady
    Scott Brady
    • Bob Dalton
    Forrest Tucker
    Forrest Tucker
    • Mac
    Andy Devine
    Andy Devine
    • Pete Bivins
    Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert
    • Ringo
    John Litel
    John Litel
    • Matt Towner
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Emmett Dalton
    Rory Mallinson
    Rory Mallinson
    • Grat Dalton
    Mike Ragan
    Mike Ragan
    • Ben Dalton
    • (as Holly Bane)
    Roy Barcroft
    Roy Barcroft
    • Jim Clark
    Ned Davenport
    • Bank Clerk
    Dick Elliott
    Dick Elliott
    • Jeptha Rideout
    Gene Roth
    Gene Roth
    • Marshal Ripple
    Stanley Andrews
    Stanley Andrews
    • Marshal Combs
    Gregg Barton
    Gregg Barton
    • Deputy Stewart
    • (uncredited)
    Hank Bell
    Hank Bell
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Rodney Bell
    • Hotel Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Allan Dwan
    • Writers
      • M. Coates Webster(story)
      • Howard Welsch(story)
      • Horace McCoy(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Shot between late October and late November 1948, this was intended to be released by Republic. In April 1949 Howard Welsch, who had produced the movie for his company, Fidelity Pictures, sold the negative to RKO for $875,000, about $225,000 above the picture's cost. Finally, this western debuted in Manhattan at the Palace Theatre on November 7, 1952.
    • Goofs
      Since Belle Starr was murdered in 1889 in Oklahoma and the Dalton Gang did not become active until 1890 this never could have happened.
    • Quotes

      [after the Marshal and his deputy were placed in a jail cell by bandits]

      Marshal Ripple: Some deputy you are, sitting there reading the newspaper. You're under arrest!

      [Marshal rips off the deputy's badge]

    • Alternate versions
      Originally filmed in Trucolor, but black and white prints also exist (still bearing the Trucolor credit).
    • Connections
      Referenced in Jane Russell - Der Star aus dem Heu (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      The Gilded Lily
      (uncredited)

      Written by Portia Nelson and Margaret Martinez

      Sung by Jane Russell

    User reviews11

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    5/10
    It's Belle S. vs. those dirty Daltons!
    Here's an odd one: sexy Jane Russell as western sharp-shooter Belle Starr, here competing with rivals The Dalton Gang. Movie opens with fruity bravado, but don't expect a camp-fest. Things gets surprisingly serious in the film's second-half, leading to a curiously downbeat conclusion. Very strange, and not particularly successful. Worth a look for the curio value alone. Supporting players George Brent and Forrest Tucker take turns getting out of Jane's way; Russell poses, pouts and scowls as Belle, her high-point coming in a crowded saloon where she warbles "The Gilded Lily". ** from ****
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    • moonspinner55
    • Jul 24, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Schönste von Montana
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Fidelity-Vogue Pictures Inc.
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    • Budget
      • $650,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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