New Frontier(film)
New Frontier | |
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Directed by | George Sherman |
Screenplay by | |
Based on | Based on characters byWilliam Colt MacDonald |
Produced by | William A. Berke |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Reggie Lanning |
Edited by | Tony Martinelli |
Music by | William Lava |
Production company | Republic Pictures |
Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 57 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
New Frontier(also known asFrontier Horizon)[1]is a 1939 AmericanWesternfilm starringJohn Wayne,Ray "Crash" Corrigan,Raymond Hatton,andJennifer Jones.This was the last of eightThree MesquiteersWesternB-movies[2]with Wayne (there were 51 altogether). A restored 35 mm copy of the film exists, and was screened at theMuseum of Modern ArtinNew York Cityas part of a 2007 John Wayne centennial retrospective, which includedThe Big Trail,The Searchers,andTrue Grit.The leading lady isJennifer Jones,billed as Phylis Isley, in her film debut. The director wasGeorge Sherman.
Plot
[edit]When politician William Proctor announces that a dam will be built on a site where many settlers have built homes, a retired major who founded the settlement leads a backlash. Eventually, the fight comes to the attention of the Three Mesquiteers—Stoney Brooke, Tucson Smith and Rusty Joslin—who try to find a peaceful solution. However, they soon realize Proctor will resort to any trickery to get his way.
Cast
[edit]- John Wayneas Stony Brooke
- Ray Corriganas Tucson Smith
- Raymond Hattonas Rusty Joslin
- Jennifer Jonesas Celia Braddock (billed as Phylis Isley)
- Eddy Walleras Major Steven Braddock
- Sammy McKimas Stevie Braddock
- LeRoy Masonas M.C. Gilbert
- Harrison Greeneas William Proctor
- Wilbur Mackas Mr. Dodge
- Reginald Barlowas Judge Bill Lawson
- Burr Caruthas Dr. William "Doc" Hall
- Dave O'Brienas Jason Braddock
- Hal Priceas Sheriff
- Jack Ingramas Henchman Harmon
- Bud Osborneas Dickson
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Davis, Ronald L. (1998).Duke: The Life and Image of John Wayne.Norman, Oklahoma:University of Oklahoma Press.ISBN978-0806130156.
- ^"The Three Mesquiteers Trio Westerns of Republic Pictures".b-westerns.com.RetrievedAugust 29,2011.
External links
[edit]- New FrontieratIMDb
- New FrontieratAllMovie
- New Frontierat theTCM Movie Database
- New Frontierat theAFI Catalog of Feature Films
- New Frontieris available for free viewing and download at theInternet Archive