The Plainsman and the Lady

Film about the early days of the Pony Express and the crooked businessman who opposed it.

Cast

Bill Elliott

as Sam Colton

Vera Ralston

as Ann Arnesen

Gail Patrick

as Cathy Arnesen

Joseph Schildkraut

as Peter Marquette

Andy Clyde

as Durango

Don 'Red' Barry

as Feisty

Raymond Walburn

as Judge Winters

Russell Hicks

as Sen. Twin

William B. Davidson

as Russell

Paul Hurst

as Al

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