Heroes of the Alamo (1937)
To The Last Man...They Defended Texas Liberty!
In early spring of 1833, the smoldering resentment of American settlers in Texas against their oppression by Mexico dictator General Santa Anna/Ana coming to a head. When a decree is issued that no more Americans may enter Texas, William H. Wharton, fiery head of a faction determined on independence or nothing, warns Stephen F. Austin that the time for half-measures is past. Austin, responsible for bringing the Americans to Texas as colonists, reminds Wharton that a settler's revolt against Mexico would dishonor his name and the arrangements he had with the Mexican government. He gets the "Whartonites" to agree to a general convention of all colonists. Almerian Dickinson, biggest land owner in the settlement of Gonzales, deeply in love with his wife Anne, warns Wharton that a bloody revolt would endanger every wife and mother in the colony. He proposes they send Austin to Mexico City to ask Santa Anna to grant Texans a voice in their own government.
Cast
- Earle Hodgins - Stephen F. Austin
- Lane Chandler - Davy Crockett
- Roger Williams - Colonel Jim Bowie
- Rex Lease - Colonel William B. Travis
- Jack C. Smith - William H. Wharton
- Bruce Warren - Lieutenant Al Dickinson
- Ruth Findlay - Anne Dickinson
- Lee Valanios - Colonel James Bonham
- Edward Peil Sr. - General Sam Houston
- Julian Rivero - General Santa Anna
Screenplay
Keywords
texas, alamo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heroes of the Alamo about?
- In early spring of 1833, the smoldering resentment of American settlers in Texas against their oppression by Mexico dictator General Santa Anna/Ana coming to a head. When a decree is issued that no more Americans may enter Texas, William H. Wharton, fiery head of a faction determined on independence or nothing, warns Stephen F. Austin that the time for half-measures is past. Austin, responsible for bringing the Americans to Texas as colonists, reminds Wharton that a settler's revolt against Mexico would dishonor his name and the arrangements he had with the Mexican government. He gets the "Whartonites" to agree to a general convention of all colonists. Almerian Dickinson, biggest land owner in the settlement of Gonzales, deeply in love with his wife Anne, warns Wharton that a bloody revolt would endanger every wife and mother in the colony. He proposes they send Austin to Mexico City to ask Santa Anna to grant Texans a voice in their own government.
- Who directed Heroes of the Alamo?
- Heroes of the Alamo was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
- Who stars in Heroes of the Alamo?
- Heroes of the Alamo stars Earle Hodgins, Lane Chandler, Roger Williams, Rex Lease, Jack C. Smith, Bruce Warren.
- How long is Heroes of the Alamo?
- Heroes of the Alamo has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Heroes of the Alamo?
- Heroes of the Alamo is a History, Western, War film.
- Where was Heroes of the Alamo produced?
- Heroes of the Alamo was produced in United States of America.