The Return of Jesse James

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The Return of Jesse James
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Directed by Arthur Hilton
Screenplay by Jack Natteford
Story byCarl K. Hittleman
Produced byCarl K. Hittleman
Starring John Ireland
Ann Dvorak
Henry Hull
CinematographyKarl Struss
Edited byHarry Coswick
Music by Ferde Grofé Sr.
Production
company
Distributed byLippert Pictures
Release date
  • September 8, 1950 (1950-09-08)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Return of Jesse James is a 1950 American western film directed by Arthur Hilton and starring John Ireland, Ann Dvorak and Henry Hull. [1] It was produced and distributed by the independent Lippert Pictures. The film's art direction was by Frank Paul Sylos and Vin Taylor.

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Plot

The James gang rides again with the addition of a dead ringer (John Ireland) for the dead Jesse James.

Cast

Production

The film was meant to be a sequel to the very successful I Shot Jesse James (1949), also financed by Robert L. Lippert. John Ireland reprised his role as Robert Ford. The film was meant to mark the directorial debut of James Wong Howe who would co direct with editor Arthur Hilton. Filming began on May 1, 1950. [2]

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References

  1. Fetrow p.346
  2. THOMAS F BRADY (March 24, 1950). "WARNERS ACQUIRE 'WINTERSET' RIGHTS". New York Times. ProQuest   111423569.

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