Summary
Frenchie is an American western first released in 1950,
directed by Louis King.
The film stars Joel McCrea, Shelley Winters, Paul Kelly, Elsa Lanchester and Marie Windsor.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Louis King
- Script: Oscar Brodney
- Photo: Maury Gertsman
- Music: Hans J. Salter
- Cast: Joel McCrea (Sheriff Tom Banning), Shelley Winters (Frenchie Fontaine), Paul Kelly (Pete Lambert), Elsa Lanchester (Countess), Marie Windsor (Diane Gorman), John Russell (Lance Cole), John Emery (Clyde Gorman, Banker), George Cleveland (MayorJefferson ’Jeff’ Harding), Regis Toomey (Carter), Paul E. Burns (Rednose), Frank Ferguson (Jim Dobbs, Saloon Owner), Vincent Renno (Tony), Lawrence Dobkin (Johnny, Bartender), Jack Ingram (Stagecoach Driver), Lucille Barkley (Dealer), Chili Williams (Dealer), Shirley Ballard (Dealer), Eileen Howe (Dealer), Marie Allison (Dealer), Mary Ellen Gleason (Dealer), Roy Butler (Bit Role), Steve Clark (Bit Role), John Cliff (Bit Role), Helen Dickson (Bit Role), Art Dupuis (Bit Role), George Eldredge (Bit Role), Al Ferguson (Bit Role), Sam Finn (Bit Role), Sam Flint (Rancher), Kit Guard (Man in Assayer’s Office), Sherry Hall (Bit Role), Chubby Johnson (Miner), Mike Lally (Gambler), Perc Launders (Bit Role), Frank Malet (Bit Role), Frank McCarroll (Bit Role), Monte Montague (Bit Role), William J. O’Brien (Catfight Observer in Saloon), Tudor Owen (Toby, Bartender), Paul Palmer (Bouncer), Jerry Paris (Perry, Bank Teller), Jack Perrin (Bit Role), John Pickard (Bit Role), George Ryland (Bit Role), Jack Stoney (Bit Role), Brick Sullivan (Stage Passenger), Harry Tenbrook (Gambler), Max Wagner (Drunk), Billy Wayne (Dealer), Hank Worden (Mr. Grady, Assayer)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 81 min
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