Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier

The story

Legends (and myths) from the life of famed American frontiersman Davy Crockett are depicted in this feature film edited from television episodes. Crockett and his friend George Russel fight in the Creek Indian War. Then Crockett is elected to Congress and brings his rough-hewn ways to the House of Representatives. Finally, Crockett and Russell journey to Texas and the last stand at the Alamo.

Cast & crew

Fess ParkerDavy Crockett

Buddy EbsenGeorge Russel

Basil RuysdaelGen. / President Andrew Jackson

Hans ConriedThimblerig

William BakewellMaj. Tobias Norton

Kenneth TobeyCol. Jim Bowie

Pat HoganChief Red Stick

Helene StanleyPolly Crockett

Don MegowanCol. William Travis

Mike MazurkiBigfoot Mason

Nick CravatBusted Luck

Hank WordenCave Bar Patron (uncredited)