Alias Jesse James (1959)

Look who they gave a gun!

Alias Jesse James (1959) poster

Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.

Director: Norman Z. McLeod
Genre: Comedy, Western
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Lionel Lindon
Editing: Jack Bachom, Marvin Coil
Production: Hope Enterprises, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

western spoof

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alias Jesse James about?
Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.
Who directed Alias Jesse James?
Alias Jesse James was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Alias Jesse James?
Alias Jesse James stars Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Gloria Talbott, Jim Davis, Will Wright.
How long is Alias Jesse James?
Alias Jesse James has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Alias Jesse James?
Alias Jesse James is a Comedy, Western film.
Where was Alias Jesse James produced?
Alias Jesse James was produced in United States of America.