Alias Jesse James (1959)
Look who they gave a gun!
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
Release Date: March 20, 1959
Cast
- Bob Hope - Milford Farnsworth
- Rhonda Fleming - Cora Lee Collins
- Wendell Corey - Jesse James
- Gloria Talbott - Princess Irawanie
- Jim Davis - Frank James
- Will Wright - Titus Queasley
- Mary Young - 'Ma' James
- Mickey Finn - Tough #2 in Dirty Dog Saloon
- Bob Gunderson - James Gang Member
- Fred Kohler Jr. - James Gang Member
Screenplay
- William Bowers
- Daniel B. Beauchamps
- Robert St. Aubrey (Story)
- Bert Lawrence (Story)
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.