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The Return of Jesse James (1950) - Movie Browser

Your dead brother's name is trending, and not in a good way.

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dusty deceptionquick-draw guiltB-western grit

Overview

Action Drama Western

Frank James resents and tries to stop a ruthless drifter who has adopted the name of his dead brother in order to duplicate his crimes.

Content warning

shootout jesse james gunfighter

legacy and reputationidentity theftviolence's cyclical nature

Standout Aspects

Acting

John Ireland smolders as the fake Jesse—charisma over credibility.

Practical Effects

Genuine 1950s western locations, no studio backlot laziness.

Best for:Solo·Background

Heads up:Violence

Director

Arthur Hilton

ReleasedAug 1, 1950

Runtime1h 15m

StatusReleased

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Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Lippert Pictures

Top Cast

John Ireland

Johnny Callum

Ann Dvorak

Sue Ellen Younger

Henry Hull

Hank Younger

Reed Hadley

Frank James

Hugh O'Brian

Lem Younger

Clifton Young

Bob Ford

Tommy Noonan

Charlie Ford

Margia Dean

Marge

I. Stanford Jolley

Commissioner Morton

Sid Melton

Saloon Waiter-Piano Player

Byron Foulger

Rufe Dakin

Paul Maxey

Elmer Galway

Peter Marshall

George

Norman Leavitt

Dr. Hallstrom

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