The Gal Who Took the West
| The Gal Who Took the West | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frederick de Cordova |
| Produced by | Robert Arthur |
| Screenplay by |
William Bowers Oscar Brodney |
| Story by |
William Bowers Oscar Brodney |
| Starring |
Yvonne De Carlo Charles Coburn Scott Brady John Russell |
| Music by | Frank Skinner |
| Cinematography | William H. Daniels |
| Edited by | Milton Carruth |
Production company |
Universal Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Gal Who Took the West is a 1949 American Technicolor Western film directed by Frederick de Cordova starring Yvonne De Carlo, Charles Coburn, Scott Brady and John Russell.[1] It was nominated for an award by the Writers Guild of America 1950.[2]
Plot
A journalist is writing an article on the O'Hara family of Arizona. They tell about the time in the 1890s when a girl, Lily, was caught in a feud between two O'Haras.
Cast
- Yvonne De Carlo as Linda 'Lily' Muldoon
- Charles Coburn as Gen Michael O'Hara
- Scott Brady as Lee O'Hara
- John Russell as Grant O'Hara
- Myrna Dell as Nancy
- James Millican as Hawley
- Clem Bevans as Hawley (as old Timer
- Robert R. Stephenson as Ted (as Bob Stevenson)
- Houseley Stevenson as Ted (as old Timer)
- Robin Short as Bartender
- Russell Simpson as Bartender (as old Timer)
- John Litel as Colonel Logan
- James Todd as Douglas Andrews
- Edward Earle as Mr. Nolan
Production
The film was originally known as The Western Story. It was the idea of William Bowers, about three interpretations of a single incident in the life of a Western pioneer; it would be told in flashback from an old person's home. William Bowers and Robert Arthur were assigned to make it in December 1947.[3]
In April 1948, Deanna Durbin and Charles Coburn were announced for the lead roles.[4] Jerome Hines was signed for a support role.[5]
By November, Durbin had dropped out and Universal replaced her with Yvonne de Carlo.[6] Stephen McNally and Howard Duff were given support roles.[7] They dropped out and were replaced by Scott Brady and John Russell (the latter borrowed from 20th Century Fox).[8]
Filming started in February 1949. The film was retitled The Gal Who Took the West during editing.[9]
References
- ↑ http://www.allrovi.com/movies/movie/the-gal-who-took-the-west-v92554
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041400/awards
- ↑ Bowers and Arthur Will Do 'The Western Story,' Novel Film on Pioneers, for U-I By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]13 Dec 1947: 12.
- ↑ JOHNSON TO MAKE 'THE PURPLE MASK': Producer and U-1 Get Rights to Matheson Lang's Play -- Story of Napoleonic Era By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]13 Apr 1948: 33.
- ↑ 20th to Seek Bergman; Valli Bid for Wine Epic Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]21 Apr 1948: 23.
- ↑ YVONNE DE CARLO GETS LEAD IN FILM: Takes Role in 'Western Story' in Place of Deanna Durbin -- De Cordova to Direct By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 27 Nov 1948: 11.
- ↑ F M. PAC KARD SIGNS PACT AT COLUMBIA: Son-in-Law of J. Arthur Rank Will Be Studio Producer -Two Directors Named By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]02 Dec 1948: 39.
- ↑ DE SYLVA WORKING ON MOVIE OF BARA: Discussing Deal With Columbia for Story on Actress' Life -- Hutton May Do Role By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]21 Jan 1949: 25.
- ↑ VAN JOHNSON GETS METRO FILM LEAD: Named for Role in Taurog's 'Please Believe Me' -- Color Firm Splits Its Stock By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]15 June 1949: 39.