The First Texan

IMDb 6.3 1956 • 82 min • HistoryWesternWar

Director

Byron Haskin

Country

US

Plot Summary

After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.

Top Cast

Joel McCrea
Joel McCrea Sam Houston
Felicia Farr
Felicia Farr Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrow
Jeff Morrow Jim Bowie
Wallace Ford
Wallace Ford Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaer
Abraham Sofaer Don Carlos - magistrate