The Maverick Queen (1956)
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Kit Banion, a Virginia-born beauty and product of post-Civil War chaos, has settled in Wyoming and prospered; acquiring a fortune and a hotel, which, like the owner bears the name of "The Maverick Queen."---a title picked up by Kit in her earlier days in Wyoming when she took every unbranded steer and put her own brand on it. Love and trouble enter her life in the person of a Pinkerton detective posing as Jeff Younger, nephew of the infamous Younger brothers. He is dedicated to catching Butch Cassidy and the members of The Wild Bunch
Director: Joseph Kane
Genre: Western
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 3, 1956
Cast
- Barbara Stanwyck - Kit Banion
- Barry Sullivan - Jeff Younger
- Scott Brady - Sundance
- Mary Murphy - Lucy Lee
- Wallace Ford - Jamie
- Howard Petrie - Butch Cassidy
- Jim Davis - The Stranger
- Emile Meyer - Leo Malone
- Walter Sande - Sheriff Wilson
- George Keymas - Muncie
Screenplay
- Zane Grey (Novel)
- Kenneth Gamet (Screenplay)
- DeVallon Scott (Screenplay)
Music: Victor Young
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
saloon, saloon owner
More Films by Director: Joseph Kane
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Maverick Queen about?
- Kit Banion, a Virginia-born beauty and product of post-Civil War chaos, has settled in Wyoming and prospered; acquiring a fortune and a hotel, which, like the owner bears the name of "The Maverick Queen."---a title picked up by Kit in her earlier days in Wyoming when she took every unbranded steer and put her own brand on it. Love and trouble enter her life in the person of a Pinkerton detective posing as Jeff Younger, nephew of the infamous Younger brothers. He is dedicated to catching Butch Cassidy and the members of The Wild Bunch
- Who directed The Maverick Queen?
- The Maverick Queen was directed by Joseph Kane.
- Who stars in The Maverick Queen?
- The Maverick Queen stars Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, Scott Brady, Mary Murphy, Wallace Ford, Howard Petrie.
- How long is The Maverick Queen?
- The Maverick Queen has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Maverick Queen?
- The Maverick Queen is a Western film.
- Where was The Maverick Queen produced?
- The Maverick Queen was produced in United States of America.