The Lucky Texan
| The Lucky Texan | |
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| Directed by | Robert N. Bradbury |
| Written by | Robert N. Bradbury |
| Produced by | Paul Malvern |
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| Cinematography | Archie Stout |
| Edited by | Carl Pierson |
| Distributed by | Monogram Pictures Corporation |
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Running time | 55 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Lucky Texan is a 1934 American Lonestar Films B-movie Western film featuring John Wayne, 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 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.
The plot concerns Wayne finding gold and making the mistake of trusting the local assayer.
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