Three Faces West
"What barrier mars the path of their destiny...the fulfillment of their right to happiness?"
Originally released in 1940. Three Faces West is a drama/romance film. directed by Bernard Vorhaus. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Wayne, Sigrid Gurie, and Charles Coburn
Synopsis
Viennese surgeon Dr. Braun and his daughter Leni come to a small town in North Dakota as refugees from Hitler. When the winds of the Dust Bowl threaten the town, John Phillips leads the townsfolk in moving to greener pastures in Oregon. He falls for Leni, but she is betrothed to the man who helped her and her father escape from the Third Reich. She must decide between the two men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as John Phillips
Sigrid Gurie
as Leni 'Lenchen' Braun
Charles Coburn
as Dr. Karl Braun
Spencer Charters
as Dr. 'Nunk' Atterbury
Helen MacKellar
as Mrs. Welles
Roland Varno
as Dr. Eric Von Scherer
Sonny Bupp
as Billy Welles
Wade Boteler
as Mr. Harris, Department of Agriculture Official
Trevor Bardette
as Clem Higgins
Russell Simpson
as Minister
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Faces West about?
Viennese surgeon Dr. Braun and his daughter Leni come to a small town in North Dakota as refugees from Hitler. When the winds of the Dust Bowl threaten the town, John Phillips leads the townsfolk i...
Who directed Three Faces West?
Three Faces West was directed by Bernard Vorhaus.
How long is Three Faces West?
Three Faces West has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Three Faces West released?
Three Faces West was released on July 3, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Three Faces West?
The main cast of Three Faces West includes John Wayne, Sigrid Gurie, Charles Coburn, Spencer Charters, Helen MacKellar.