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{{short description|1949 film by Frederick de Cordova}}
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| name = The Gal Who Took the West
| name = The Gal Who Took the West
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| caption = Film being shown in 1950 at a cinema in [[Amsterdam]]
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| director = [[Frederick de Cordova]]
| director = [[Frederick de Cordova]]
| producer = [[Robert Arthur (actor)|Robert Arthur]]
| producer = [[Robert Arthur (film producer)|Robert Arthur]]
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| writer =
| screenplay = [[William Bowers]]<br>[[Oscar Brodney]]
| screenplay = [[William Bowers]]<br />[[Oscar Brodney]]
| story = [[William Bowers]]<br>[[Oscar Brodney]]
| story = [[William Bowers]]<br />[[Oscar Brodney]]
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| starring = [[Yvonne De Carlo]]<br />[[Charles Coburn]]<br />[[Scott Brady]]<br />[[John Russell (actor)|John Russell]]
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| starring = [[Yvonne De Carlo]]<br>[[Charles Coburn]]<br>[[Scott Brady]]<br>[[John Russell (actor)|John Russell]]
| music = [[Frank Skinner (composer)|Frank Skinner]]
| music = [[Frank Skinner (composer)|Frank Skinner]]
| cinematography = William H. Daniels
| cinematography = [[William Daniels (cinematographer)|William H. Daniels]]
| editing = Milton Carruth
| editing = Milton Carruth
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| studio = Universal Pictures
| studio = Universal International Pictures
| distributor = [[Universal Pictures]]
| distributor = [[Universal Pictures]]
| released = {{film date|1949|9||United States}}
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| runtime = 85 minutes
| runtime = 84 minutes
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'''''The Gal Who Took the West''''' is a 1949 American [[Technicolor]] [[western (genre)|Western]] film directed by [[Frederick de Cordova]] starring [[Yvonne De Carlo]], [[Charles Coburn]], [[Scott Brady]] and [[John Russell (actor)|John Russell]].<ref>http://www.allrovi.com/movies/movie/the-gal-who-took-the-west-v92554</ref> It was nominated for an award by the [[Writers Guild of America]] 1950.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041400/awards</ref>
'''''The Gal Who Took the West''''' is a 1949 American [[Western (genre)|Western]] film directed by [[Frederick de Cordova]] starring [[Yvonne De Carlo]], [[Charles Coburn]], [[Scott Brady]] and [[John Russell (actor)|John Russell]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.allrovi.com/movies/movie/the-gal-who-took-the-west-v92554 |title=Archived copy |access-date=July 2, 2011 |archive-date=July 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722162438/http://www.allrovi.com/movies/movie/the-gal-who-took-the-west-v92554 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was nominated for an award by the [[Writers Guild of America]] 1950.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041400/awards IMDb record for the 1950 awards]</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
A journalist is writing an article on the O'Hara family of Arizona. They tell about the time in the 1890s when a girl, Lily, was caught in a feud between two O'Haras.
Three old-timers recall a frontier feud between cousins over a singer ([[Yvonne De Carlo]]) from New York.

==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Yvonne De Carlo]] as Linda 'Lily' Muldoon
* [[Yvonne De Carlo]] as Lillian 'Lily' Marlowe
* [[Charles Coburn]] as Gen Michael O'Hara
* [[Charles Coburn]] as Gen Michael O'Hara
* [[Scott Brady]] as Lee O'Hara
* [[Scott Brady]] as Lee O'Hara
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* [[Myrna Dell]] as Nancy
* [[Myrna Dell]] as Nancy
* [[James Millican]] as Hawley
* [[James Millican]] as Hawley
* [[Clem Bevans]] as Hawley (as old Timer
* [[Clem Bevans]] as Hawley (as old Timer)
* Robert R. Stephenson as Ted (as Bob Stevenson)
* Robert R. Stephenson as Ted (as Bob Stevenson)
* [[Houseley Stevenson]] as Ted (as old Timer)
* [[Houseley Stevenson]] as Ted (as old Timer)
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==Production==
==Production==
The film was originally known as ''The Western Story''. It was the idea of William Bowers, about three interpretations of a single incident in the life of a Western pioneer; it would be told in flashback from an old person's home. Bowers says he got the idea from reading an article in ''Life'' magazine about old gunfighters who lived in an old person's home in Prescott Arizona. Bowers was under contract to Universal at the time for $750 a week, and says he wrote the script in four weeks. Bowers says [[Billy Wilder]] wanted to buy the script for $100,000 and Universal were interested, but Bowers persuaded the studio to make the film themselves.<ref name="froug">{{cite book|page=37|title=The screenwriter looks at the screenwriter|last=Froug|first= William|year=1991 |publisher=Silman-James press }}</ref>
The film was originally known as ''The Western Story'' and was meant to be a vehicle for [[Deanna Durbin]].<ref>YVONNE DE CARLO GETS LEAD IN FILM: Takes Role in 'Western Story' in Place of Deanna Durbin -- De Cordova to Direct

By THOMAS F. BRADYSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 27 Nov 1948: 11.</ref>
[[William Bowers]] and [[Robert Arthur (film producer)|Robert Arthur]] were assigned to make it in December 1947.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Bowers and Arthur Will Do 'The Western Story,' Novel Film on Pioneers, for U-I|author=THOMAS F. BRADY|date=Dec 13, 1947|work=New York Times|page=12}}</ref>

In April 1948, [[Deanna Durbin]] and [[Charles Coburn]] were announced for the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news|title=JOHNSON TO MAKE 'THE PURPLE MASK': Producer and U-1 Get Rights to Matheson Lang's Play -- Story of Napoleonic Era|author=THOMAS F. BRADY|date=Apr 13, 1948|page=33}}</ref> [[Jerome Hines]] was signed for a support role.<ref>{{Cite news|title=20th to Seek Bergman; Valli Bid for Wine Epic|author=Schallert, Edwin|date=Apr 21, 1948|work=Los Angeles Times|page=23}}</ref>

By November, Durbin had dropped out and Universal replaced her with [[Yvonne De Carlo]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=YVONNE DE CARLO GETS LEAD IN FILM: Takes Role in 'Western Story' in Place of Deanna Durbin -- De Cordova to Direct|author=THOMAS F. BRADY|date=Nov 27, 1948|work=New York Times|page=11}}</ref> (Bowers says [[Susan Hayward]] was going to star but Universal decided to use their contracted talent "and it went right out the window"<ref name="froug"/>) [[Stephen McNally]] and [[Howard Duff]] were given support roles.<ref>{{Cite news|title=F M. PAC KARD SIGNS PACT AT COLUMBIA: Son-in-Law of J. Arthur Rank Will Be Studio Producer -Two Directors Named|author=THOMAS F. BRADY|date=Dec 2, 1948|work=New York Times|page=39}}</ref> They dropped out and were replaced by Scott Brady and John Russell (the latter borrowed from [[20th Century Fox]]).<ref>{{Cite news|title=DE SYLVA WORKING ON MOVIE OF BARA: Discussing Deal With Columbia for Story on Actress' Life -- Hutton May Do Role|author=THOMAS F. BRADY|date=Jan 21, 1949|work=New York Times|page=25}}</ref>

Filming started in February 1949. The film was retitled ''The Gal Who Took the West'' during editing.<ref>{{cite news|title=VAN JOHNSON GETS METRO FILM LEAD: Named for Role in Taurog's 'Please Believe Me' -- Color Firm Splits Its Stock|author=THOMAS F. BRADY |date=15 June 1949|page=39}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 05:41, 16 September 2023

The Gal Who Took the West
Film being shown in 1950 at a cinema in Amsterdam
Directed byFrederick de Cordova
Screenplay byWilliam Bowers
Oscar Brodney
Story byWilliam Bowers
Oscar Brodney
Produced byRobert Arthur
StarringYvonne De Carlo
Charles Coburn
Scott Brady
John Russell
CinematographyWilliam H. Daniels
Edited byMilton Carruth
Music byFrank Skinner
Color processTechnicolor
Production
company
Universal International Pictures
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • September 1949 (1949-09)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Gal Who Took the West is a 1949 American Western film directed by Frederick de Cordova starring Yvonne De Carlo, Charles Coburn, Scott Brady and John Russell.[1] It was nominated for an award by the Writers Guild of America 1950.[2]

Plot

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A journalist is writing an article on the O'Hara family of Arizona. They tell about the time in the 1890s when a girl, Lily, was caught in a feud between two O'Haras.

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

The film was originally known as The Western Story. It was the idea of William Bowers, about three interpretations of a single incident in the life of a Western pioneer; it would be told in flashback from an old person's home. Bowers says he got the idea from reading an article in Life magazine about old gunfighters who lived in an old person's home in Prescott Arizona. Bowers was under contract to Universal at the time for $750 a week, and says he wrote the script in four weeks. Bowers says Billy Wilder wanted to buy the script for $100,000 and Universal were interested, but Bowers persuaded the studio to make the film themselves.[3]

William Bowers and Robert Arthur were assigned to make it in December 1947.[4]

In April 1948, Deanna Durbin and Charles Coburn were announced for the lead roles.[5] Jerome Hines was signed for a support role.[6]

By November, Durbin had dropped out and Universal replaced her with Yvonne De Carlo.[7] (Bowers says Susan Hayward was going to star but Universal decided to use their contracted talent "and it went right out the window"[3]) Stephen McNally and Howard Duff were given support roles.[8] They dropped out and were replaced by Scott Brady and John Russell (the latter borrowed from 20th Century Fox).[9]

Filming started in February 1949. The film was retitled The Gal Who Took the West during editing.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ IMDb record for the 1950 awards
  3. ^ a b Froug, William (1991). The screenwriter looks at the screenwriter. Silman-James press. p. 37.
  4. ^ THOMAS F. BRADY (December 13, 1947). "Bowers and Arthur Will Do 'The Western Story,' Novel Film on Pioneers, for U-I". New York Times. p. 12.
  5. ^ THOMAS F. BRADY (April 13, 1948). "JOHNSON TO MAKE 'THE PURPLE MASK': Producer and U-1 Get Rights to Matheson Lang's Play -- Story of Napoleonic Era". p. 33.
  6. ^ Schallert, Edwin (April 21, 1948). "20th to Seek Bergman; Valli Bid for Wine Epic". Los Angeles Times. p. 23.
  7. ^ THOMAS F. BRADY (November 27, 1948). "YVONNE DE CARLO GETS LEAD IN FILM: Takes Role in 'Western Story' in Place of Deanna Durbin -- De Cordova to Direct". New York Times. p. 11.
  8. ^ THOMAS F. BRADY (December 2, 1948). "F M. PAC KARD SIGNS PACT AT COLUMBIA: Son-in-Law of J. Arthur Rank Will Be Studio Producer -Two Directors Named". New York Times. p. 39.
  9. ^ THOMAS F. BRADY (January 21, 1949). "DE SYLVA WORKING ON MOVIE OF BARA: Discussing Deal With Columbia for Story on Actress' Life -- Hutton May Do Role". New York Times. p. 25.
  10. ^ THOMAS F. BRADY (June 15, 1949). "VAN JOHNSON GETS METRO FILM LEAD: Named for Role in Taurog's 'Please Believe Me' -- Color Firm Splits Its Stock". p. 39.
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