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Alias Jesse James

Alias Jesse James

Look who they gave a gun!

1959 1h 32mComedyWestern

Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.

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Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.

The vibe

western spoof

Behind it

Norman Z. McLeodNorman Z. McLeodDirectorWilliam BowersWilliam BowersWriterDaniel B. BeauchampsWriterRobert St. AubreyStoryBert LawrenceStoryLionel LindonLionel LindonCinematography

Cast

Bob HopeBob HopeMilford Farnsworth
Rhonda FlemingRhonda FlemingCora Lee Collins
Wendell CoreyWendell CoreyJesse James
Gloria TalbottGloria TalbottPrincess Irawanie
Jim DavisJim DavisFrank James
Will WrightWill WrightTitus Queasley
Mary YoungMary Young'Ma' James
Mickey FinnMickey FinnTough #2 in Dirty Dog Saloon
Bob GundersonBob GundersonJames Gang Member
Fred Kohler Jr.Fred Kohler Jr.James Gang Member
Ethan LaidlawEthan LaidlawJames Gang Member
Glenn StrangeGlenn StrangeJames Gang Member
James ArnessJames ArnessMarshal Matt Dillon (uncredited)
Oliver BlakeOliver BlakeMortimer Hopelaw (uncredited)
Ward BondWard BondMajor Seth Adams (uncredited)
Wally BrownWally BrownDirty Dog Bartender (uncredited)
James BurkeJames BurkeCharlie (uncredited)
Iron Eyes CodyIron Eyes Cody2nd Indian on Train (uncredited)

Director

Norman Z. McLeod

Writers

William Bowers, Daniel B. Beauchamps, Robert St. Aubrey, Bert Lawrence

Release date

20 Mar 1959

Runtime

1h 32m

Studio

Hope Enterprises, United Artists

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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