Movie Description

Lone Star

(1952)

Overview

Rip-roaring big star, big budget semi-historical story about cattle baron Devereaux Burke, who is enlisted by an aging Andrew Jackson to dissuade Sam Houston from establishing Texas as a republic. Burke must fight state senator Thomas Craden, in the process winning the heart of Craden's newspaper-editor girlfriend Martha Ronda.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleLone Star

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1952-10-24

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 34m

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Western