The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
Claudette Colbert plays Prudence Webb, who arrives in the wide-open town of Fort Ralston, Texas, to assume control of her late father's newspaper. Her first major print crusade is aimed at gambler Chris Mooney, whom Prudence holds responsible for her dad's suicide. She then takes aim at a couple of crooked cattle barons, who'd like nothing better than to put Prudence out of the way for keeps.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Tim WhelanDirector
- Horace McCoyScreenplay
- Paul SawtellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Claudette ColbertPrudence Webb
- Barry SullivanChris Mooney
- Ray CollinsMica Ralston (rancher)
- James BellClay Ballard (Clarion owner)
- Horace McMahonStringer Winfield
- Gregory WalcottDeputy Jess Foley
- John LitelMeade Moore (wigwam owner)
- Douglas FowleyClay Ballard (Clarion owner)
- Don HaggertySheriff Herndon
- Walter SandeWhit Sturdy
- Alexander CampbellJudge Herzog
- Florenz AmesWilson
Stills
Themes
newspapertexasinheritance