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The First Texan poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.6 / 100
1956·Biography / Drama / History·1h 22m

THE FIRST TEXAN

“HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES”

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.

Above the Line
Byron Haskin·DirectorDaniel B. Ullman·ScreenplayDaniel B. Ullman·StoryWilfrid M. Cline·Director of PhotographyRoy Webb·Original Music Composer
Cast
Joel McCrea·Sam HoustonFelicia Farr·Katherine DelaneyJeff Morrow·Jim BowieWallace Ford·Henry DelaneyAbraham Sofaer·Don Carlos - magistrateJody McCrea·Lt. BakerChubby Johnson·Deaf Smith - army scoutWilliam Hopper·William Barrett TravisDayton Lummis·Stephen AustinRodolfo Hoyos Jr.·Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Byron Haskin·Director
Writing· 2
Daniel B. Ullman·ScreenplayDaniel B. Ullman·Story
Camera· 1
Wilfrid M. Cline·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Roy Webb·Original Music Composer
Other Departments· 1
Loren Janes·Stunts
By the Numbers
61.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0E000
#203040
#80A0C0
Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, close-up, black and white image of a man's face, wearing a cowboy hat, with his mouth open as if shouting, dominating the upper hal”

westernactionhistorical
Key Elements
Cowboy HatHorsesRifles
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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