The Texan Meets Calamity Jane
The Texan Meets Calamity Jane, also known as Calamity Jane and the Texan in a 1952 rerelease, is a 1950 Cinecolor Western film starring Evelyn Ankers as Calamity Jane. It was written, produced and directed by Ande Lamb. The film was shot at the Iverson Movie Ranch, with cinematography by Karl Struss.
The Texan Meets Calamity Jane marks Ankers' final feature-film appearance, as she retired in 1950 to become a housewife.
Plot
Calamity Jane's rightful ownership of a gambling hall is challenged. She nearly loses the business to a shady crook, but Texas lawyer Ellion mounts a legal battle to help her remain in charge. After a sensational fight, letters proving her right are discovered.Cast
- Evelyn Ankers as Calamity Jane
- James Ellison as Gordon Hastings
- Lee 'Lasses' White as Colorado Charley
- Grace Lee Whitney as Cecelia Mullen
- Jack Ingram as Matt Baker
- Sally Weldman as Emmy Stokes
- Rudy De Saxe as Herbert
- Paul Barney as Dave Carter
- Walter Strand as Carlos
- Hugh Hooker as Raoul
- Ronald Marriott as Nick Dade
- Farrell Lester as Rollo
- Elmer Herzberg as Henry the Whistler
- William E. Green as Carlin
- Frank Pharr as Sheriff Atwood
- Bill Orisman as Shotgun Messenger
- Lou Pierce as Elmer
- Raven as Raven – Calamity's Horse