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The Lucky Texan is a 1934 Lonestar Films B-movie Western film featuring John Wayne (five years before his breakthrough appearance in Stagecoach), Barbara Sheldon, Gabby Hayes, and the legendary stuntman and actor Yakima Canutt. It was written and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. It also contains a rare (perhaps unique) appearance by "Gabby" Hayes without a beard and in drag.
The Lucky Texan
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Directed byRobert N. BradburyProduced byPaul MalvernWritten byRobert N. BradburyStarring
John Wayne
Barbara Sheldon
CinematographyArchie StoutEdited byCarl PiersonDistributed byMonogram Pictures Corporation
Release date
January 22, 1934
Running time
55 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish
The script's original working title was Gold Strike River, and the film was years later released in a colorized version on home video under that title[1].
The plot concerns Wayne finding gold and making the mistake of trusting the local assayer.
WNBC-TV has used a continuous loop of this from the transmitter site during testing or as emergency filler when the feed from the station has been cut off.[2],[3]
CastEdit
John Wayne as Jerry Mason
Barbara Sheldon as Betty Benson
Lloyd Whitlock as Harris
George "Gabby" Hayes as Jake "Grandy" Benson
Yakima Canutt as Joe Cole
Eddie Parker as Al Miller, the sheriff's son
Gordon De Main as Williams, the banker
Earl Dwire as Sheriff Miller
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