Lone Star (1952)

Name: Lone Star
Genre: Western
Released: 1952
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Broderick Crawford, Lionel Barrymore, Beulah Bondi

1h 34m United States of America

Western

Plot

Cattle baron Devereaux Burke finds himself on a mission from the aging Andrew Jackson, tasked with persuading Sam Houston against turning Texas into a republic. As Burke navigates the political landscape, he clashes with state senator Thomas Craden. Amidst the turmoil, a romantic subplot unfolds as Burke captures the affection of Craden's girlfriend, Martha Ronda, who works as a newspaper editor. This semi-historical tale blends adventure and romance, showcasing the fierce determination of its characters in a pivotal moment for Texas.

Cast

Clark Gable Ava Gardner Broderick Crawford Lionel Barrymore Beulah Bondi Ed Begley James Burke William Farnum Lowell Gilmore Moroni Olsen Russell Simpson William Conrad George Hamilton Emmett Lynn Charles Sherlock