The Texan
"A thrilling tale of the great south-west."
Originally released in 1920. The Texan is a western film. directed by Lynn Reynolds. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Mix, Gloria Hope, and Charles K. French
Synopsis
Tex Benton, riding across the country, sees a turtle, catches a jack rabbit and tests out the old fable of the tortoise and the hare; when the rabbit wins, Tex vows to model his behavior on that style. In a border town, he rescues an Indian, "Bat," and the two become friends. In Wolfville, Tex enters a rodeo. Meanwhile, a stalled Eastern train carries Alice Marcum, the girl Tex decides he wants. Tex competes with an Easterner for the girl's attentions, but Tex, the "hare," loses to the Eastern tenderfoot, the "tortoise." Tex then concludes that he is not the marrying kind.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1920
105 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Texan about?
Tex Benton, riding across the country, sees a turtle, catches a jack rabbit and tests out the old fable of the tortoise and the hare; when the rabbit wins, Tex vows to model his behavior on that st...
Who directed The Texan?
The Texan was directed by Lynn Reynolds.
How long is The Texan?
The Texan has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Texan released?
The Texan was released on October 21, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Texan?
The main cast of The Texan includes Tom Mix, Gloria Hope, Charles K. French, Sid Jordan, Bob Walker.