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| director = [[Louis King]]
| director = [[Louis King]]
| producer = [[Robert Bassler]]
| producer = [[Robert Bassler]]
| writer = [[Martin Berkeley]]
| screenplay = [[Martin Berkeley]]
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| based_on = {{based on|''[[My Friend Flicka|Green Grass of Wyoming]]''<br>1946 novel|[[Mary O'Hara (author)|Mary O'Hara]]}}
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| starring = [[Peggy Cummins]]<br>[[Charles Coburn]]<br>[[Robert Arthur (actor)|Robert Arthur]]
| story =
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| based_on = {{based on|''[[My Friend Flicka|Green Grass of Wyoming]]'' |Mary O'Hara}}
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| starring = [[Peggy Cummins]]<br />[[Charles Coburn]]
| music = [[Cyril J. Mockridge]]
| music = [[Cyril J. Mockridge]]
| cinematography = [[Charles G. Clarke]]
| cinematography = [[Charles G. Clarke]]
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| language = English
| language = English
| budget = $2 million<ref>[https://archive.org/stream/variety169-1948-02#page/n126/mode/1up ''Variety'' 18 February 1948 p7]</ref>
| budget = $2 million<ref>[https://archive.org/stream/variety169-1948-02#page/n126/mode/1up ''Variety'' 18 February 1948 p7]</ref>
| gross = $2.1 million (US rentals)<ref>[https://archive.org/stream/variety173-1949-01#page/n45/mode/1up "Top Grossers of 1948", ''Variety'' 5 January 1949 p 46]</ref>
| gross = $2.1 million (US rentals)<ref>[https://archive.org/stream/variety173-1949-01#page/n45/mode/1up "Top Grossers of 1948", ''Variety'', 5 January 1949, p 46]</ref>
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'''''Green Grass of Wyoming''''' is a 1948 American [[Western (genre)|Western]] film, directed by [[Louis King]], starring [[Peggy Cummins]], [[Charles Coburn]] and [[Robert Arthur (actor)|Robert Arthur]].
'''''Green Grass of Wyoming''''' is a 1948 American [[Western (genre)|Western]] film directed by [[Louis King]] and starring [[Peggy Cummins]], [[Charles Coburn]] and [[Robert Arthur (actor)|Robert Arthur]].


The screenplay, written by [[Martin Berkeley]], is based on the third book in the popular, "My Friend Flicka" trilogy, written by [[Mary O'Hara (author)|Mary O'Hara]].<ref name=screenplay>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040402/fullcredits|title=Green Grass of Wyoming (1948): Full Cast & Crew - Writing Credits|publisher=[[Internet Movie Database|IMDb]]|access-date=November 7, 2014}}</ref> The film follows the further adventures of the McLaughlin family who live on a horse ranch in Wyoming. [[Marilyn Monroe]] appeared as an uncredited extra.
The screenplay, written by [[Martin Berkeley]], is based on the third book in the popular, "My Friend Flicka" trilogy, written by [[Mary O'Hara (author)|Mary O'Hara]].<ref name=screenplay>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040402/fullcredits|title=Green Grass of Wyoming (1948): Full Cast & Crew - Writing Credits|publisher=[[Internet Movie Database|IMDb]]|access-date=November 7, 2014}}</ref> The film follows the further adventures of the McLaughlin family who live on a horse ranch in Wyoming. [[Marilyn Monroe]] appeared as an uncredited extra.
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==Plot==
==Plot==
Beaver Greenway, a longtime horse owner with a drinking problem, is upset because one of his mares has been lured away by Thunderhead, the wild stallion that previously belonged to Rob and Nell McLaughlin. He goes to Goose Bar Ranch to assist in the hunt for the wild stallion, who is now well known for taking the Albino's place in stealing mares from many different states but the McLaughlins no longer have any control of the horse.
Horse owner Beaver Greenway is angry when Thunderhead, the white stallion that owner Ken McLaughlin freed some years earlier, has taken another of his mares. Greenway confronts Ken's father, Rob, at the Goose Bar Ranch. Rob organizes other ranchers to hunt for Thunderhead who, like his grandsire the Albino before him, has stolen many mares from many ranches.


Meanwhile, Ken returns to the ranch from a horse-selling trip but, to Rob's displeasure, has used the profits to buy a [[Harness racing|trotter race horse]] named Crown Jewel. After his initial skepticism, Rob allows the mare to be trained for harness racing. One night, Thunderhead appears at the ranch and runs off with Crown Jewel. The next day, Rob leads a search party to find Crown Jewel and shoot Thunderhead, though Ken is determined to save him. They locate and round-up Thunderhead's herd, but the stallion and Crown Jewel escape. Ken finds the pair and persuades Thunderhead to return to the ranch for good.
Ken McLaughlin returns home to his parents from a horse-buying trip with Crown Jewel, a trotter. Rob is skeptical about the purchase, more so when Crown Jewel develops [[altitude sickness]] in the Wyoming hills.


When Crown Jewel develops [[altitude sickness]] from living in the Wyoming hills, a veterinarian advises putting her down due to congested lungs; Greenway instead recommends an old-fashioned treatment that works. Meanwhile, Ken and Greenway's granddaughter, Carey develop a romance.
Ken goes on a date with Greenway's granddaughter Carey. A veterinarian advises Crown Jewel be put down due to her congested lungs, but Beaver Greenway, a former sulky driver, recommends a treatment that works.


Thunderhead returns and lifts the mare's spirits. Crown Jewel is taken to Ohio to compete in the Governor's Cup sweepstakes, where Ken McLaughlin has entered his own horse, Sundance. Ken was going to ride Crown Jewel, but Sundance wins. However, all of the McLaughlins are proud of Crown Jewel's effort, particularly when they learn she is pregnant.<ref>the book itself</ref>
Crown Jewel, fully recovered and trained, is entered in the Ohio Governor's Cup sweepstakes. Greenway, a former [[Sulky|sulky driver]] is competing with his own horse, Sundance. Ken drives Crown Jewel, who is leading, but she breaks stride during the race, disqualifying them. Greenway and Sundance win. However, the McLaughlins are proud of Crown Jewel's effort, particularly upon learning she is in foal and Thunderhead is the sire.<ref>the book itself</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==

: ''Listed in credits order'':

* [[Peggy Cummins]] as Carey Greenway
* [[Peggy Cummins]] as Carey Greenway
* [[Charles Coburn]] as Beaver Greenway
* [[Charles Coburn]] as Beaver Greenway
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* [[Burl Ives]] as Gus
* [[Burl Ives]] as Gus
* [[Geraldine Wall]] as Nell McLaughlin
* [[Geraldine Wall]] as Nell McLaughlin
* Robert Adler as Joe
* [[Will Wright (actor)|Will Wright]] as Jake
* [[Herbert Heywood (actor)|Herbert Heywood]] as Storekeeper Johnson
* [[Richard Garrick]] as Old Timer
* [[Charles Tannen]] as Veterinarian
* [[Charles Hart (actor)|Charles Hart]] as Old-Timer
*[[Marilyn Monroe]] as Extra At Square Dance (Uncredited)


==Production==
==Production==
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The final race during the last 18 minutes of the film was filmed in [[Lancaster, Ohio]] at the Fairfield County Fair Grounds.
The final race during the last 18 minutes of the film was filmed in [[Lancaster, Ohio]] at the Fairfield County Fair Grounds.

==See also==
* [[List of films about horses]]
* [[List of films about horse racing]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0040402|Green Grass of Wyoming}}
* {{IMDb title|0040402|Green Grass of Wyoming}}
* {{amg title|93885|Green Grass of Wyoming}}
* {{AFI film|25563|Green Grass of Wyoming}}
* {{tcmdb title|76970|Green Grass of Wyoming}}
* {{tcmdb title|76970|Green Grass of Wyoming}}


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Green Grass of Wyoming
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLouis King
Screenplay byMartin Berkeley
Based onGreen Grass of Wyoming
1946 novel
by Mary O'Hara
Produced byRobert Bassler
StarringPeggy Cummins
Charles Coburn
Robert Arthur
CinematographyCharles G. Clarke
Edited byNick DeMaggio
Music byCyril J. Mockridge
Color processTechnicolor
Production
company
20th Century Fox
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • June 3, 1948 (1948-06-03)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2 million[1]
Box office$2.1 million (US rentals)[2]

Green Grass of Wyoming is a 1948 American Western film directed by Louis King and starring Peggy Cummins, Charles Coburn and Robert Arthur.

The screenplay, written by Martin Berkeley, is based on the third book in the popular, "My Friend Flicka" trilogy, written by Mary O'Hara.[3] The film follows the further adventures of the McLaughlin family who live on a horse ranch in Wyoming. Marilyn Monroe appeared as an uncredited extra.

The original cast from the first two films did not reprise their roles in the third.

Plot

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Horse owner Beaver Greenway is angry when Thunderhead, the white stallion that owner Ken McLaughlin freed some years earlier, has taken another of his mares. Greenway confronts Ken's father, Rob, at the Goose Bar Ranch. Rob organizes other ranchers to hunt for Thunderhead who, like his grandsire the Albino before him, has stolen many mares from many ranches.

Meanwhile, Ken returns to the ranch from a horse-selling trip but, to Rob's displeasure, has used the profits to buy a trotter race horse named Crown Jewel. After his initial skepticism, Rob allows the mare to be trained for harness racing. One night, Thunderhead appears at the ranch and runs off with Crown Jewel. The next day, Rob leads a search party to find Crown Jewel and shoot Thunderhead, though Ken is determined to save him. They locate and round-up Thunderhead's herd, but the stallion and Crown Jewel escape. Ken finds the pair and persuades Thunderhead to return to the ranch for good.

When Crown Jewel develops altitude sickness from living in the Wyoming hills, a veterinarian advises putting her down due to congested lungs; Greenway instead recommends an old-fashioned treatment that works. Meanwhile, Ken and Greenway's granddaughter, Carey develop a romance.

Crown Jewel, fully recovered and trained, is entered in the Ohio Governor's Cup sweepstakes. Greenway, a former sulky driver is competing with his own horse, Sundance. Ken drives Crown Jewel, who is leading, but she breaks stride during the race, disqualifying them. Greenway and Sundance win. However, the McLaughlins are proud of Crown Jewel's effort, particularly upon learning she is in foal and Thunderhead is the sire.[4]

Cast

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Production

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Parts of the film were shot in Strawberry Valley, Three Lakes, Kanab Race Track, Rockville Road, Panguitch Lake, and Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah.[5]: 288 

The final race during the last 18 minutes of the film was filmed in Lancaster, Ohio at the Fairfield County Fair Grounds.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Variety 18 February 1948 p7
  2. ^ "Top Grossers of 1948", Variety, 5 January 1949, p 46
  3. ^ "Green Grass of Wyoming (1948): Full Cast & Crew - Writing Credits". IMDb. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  4. ^ the book itself
  5. ^ D'Arc, James V. (2010). When Hollywood came to town: A history of moviemaking in Utah (1st ed.). Layton, Utah: Gibbs Smith. ISBN 9781423605874.
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