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Heroes of the Alamo

1937 75 min ★ 5.3 History Western War

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.

Director: Harry L. Fraser Writer: Roby Wentz

Cast

Earle Hodgins Earle Hodgins Stephen F. Austin
Lane Chandler Lane Chandler Davy Crockett
Roger Williams Roger Williams Colonel Jim Bowie
Rex Lease Rex Lease Colonel William B. Travis
Jack C. Smith Jack C. Smith William H. Wharton
Bruce Warren Bruce Warren Lieutenant Al Dickinson
Ruth Findlay Ruth Findlay Anne Dickinson
Lee Valanios Lee Valanios Colonel James Bonham
Edward Peil Sr. Edward Peil Sr. General Sam Houston
Julian Rivero Julian Rivero General Santa Anna
Willy Castello Willy Castello General Cos
Paul Ellis Paul Ellis General Castillion