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The Fighting Kentuckian

  • 1949
  • Approved
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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John Wayne, Oliver Hardy, Philip Dorn, and Vera Ralston in The Fighting Kentuckian (1949)
In 1818 Alabama, French settlers are pitted against greedy land-grabber Blake Randolph but Kentucky militiaman John Breen, who's smitten with French gal Fleurette De Marchand, comes to the settlers' aid.
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Classical WesternAdventureDramaRomanceWarWestern

In 1818 Alabama, French settlers are pitted against greedy land-grabber Blake Randolph but Kentucky militiaman John Breen, who's smitten with French gal Fleurette De Marchand, comes to the s... Read allIn 1818 Alabama, French settlers are pitted against greedy land-grabber Blake Randolph but Kentucky militiaman John Breen, who's smitten with French gal Fleurette De Marchand, comes to the settlers' aid.In 1818 Alabama, French settlers are pitted against greedy land-grabber Blake Randolph but Kentucky militiaman John Breen, who's smitten with French gal Fleurette De Marchand, comes to the settlers' aid.

  • Director
    • George Waggner
  • Writer
    • George Waggner
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Vera Ralston
    • Philip Dorn
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Waggner
    • Writer
      • George Waggner
    • Stars
      • John Wayne
      • Vera Ralston
      • Philip Dorn
    • 26User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • John Breen
    Vera Ralston
    Vera Ralston
    • Fleurette De Marchand
    Philip Dorn
    Philip Dorn
    • Col. Georges Geraud
    Oliver Hardy
    Oliver Hardy
    • Willie Paine
    Marie Windsor
    Marie Windsor
    • Ann Logan
    John Howard
    John Howard
    • Blake Randolph
    Hugo Haas
    Hugo Haas
    • Gen. Paul De Marchand
    Grant Withers
    Grant Withers
    • George Hayden
    Odette Myrtil
    Odette Myrtil
    • Madame De Marchand
    Paul Fix
    Paul Fix
    • Beau Merritt
    Mae Marsh
    Mae Marsh
    • Sister Hattie
    Jack Pennick
    Jack Pennick
    • Capt. Dan Carroll
    Mickey Simpson
    Mickey Simpson
    • Jacques
    Fred Graham
    Fred Graham
    • Carter Ward
    Mabelle Koenig
    • Marie
    Shy Waggner
    • Friend
    Crystal White
    • Friend
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Militiaman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Waggner
    • Writer
      • George Waggner
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    • Trivia
      John Wayne was so pleased with the chemistry between him and Oliver Hardy that he offered Hardy the role of "permanent comic sidekick" in subsequent movies. By the time this picture was released, Stan Laurel had recovered from his illness and was able to return to the Laurel & Hardy team so Hardy declined Wayne's offer.
    • Goofs
      Auto tire tracks visible in dust during wagon and horse chase scene.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Willie Paine: I'll see to the horses.

    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Frances Farmer Presents: The Fighting Kentuckian (1959)
    • Soundtracks
      Let Me Down, Oh Hangman
      (uncredited)
      Traditional
      Music Arranged by George Antheil
      New Lyrics by George Waggner

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    8/10

    John Wayne and Ollie Hardie

    I'd never heard of this one before and didn't know John Wayne had acted alongside Ollie Hardy until today. I like both though and I do enjoy a Western and this was a very enjoyable Western.
    • boblockhart
    • Oct 15, 2021
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    • Release date
      • September 15, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Strange Caravan
    • Filming locations
      • Agoura, California, USA
    • Production company
      • John Wayne Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,550,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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