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40-Horse Hawkins

Film192460 min7.0/10 on TMDB

Directed by Edward Sedgwick

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Luke Hawkins, the jack-of-all-trades of the western town of Lariat, falls in love with Mary Darling, the leading lady in a traveling theatrical troupe (of the old-fashioned "mortgage melodrama" variety). He follows her to New York, takes another series of jobs, and finally works as an extra in Mary's new production. Just as the play is about to flop, Luke recognizes Mary, and his rush to take her in his arms turns the show into a hit.Read moreLess

Luke Hawkins, the jack-of-all-trades of the western town of Lariat, falls in love with Mary Darling, the leading lady in a traveling theatrical troupe (of the old-fashioned "mortgage melodrama" variety). He follows her to New York, takes another series of jobs, and finally works as an extra in Mary's new production. Just as the play is about to flop, Luke recognizes Mary, and his rush to take her in his arms turns the show into a hit.

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Luke Hawkins, the jack-of-all-trades of the western town of Lariat, falls in love with Mary Darling, the leading lady in a traveling theatrical troupe (of the old-fashioned "mortgage melodrama" variety). He follows her to New York, takes another series of jobs, and finally works as an extra in Mary's new production. Just as the play is about to flop, Luke recognizes Mary, and his rush to take her in his arms turns the show into a hit.

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Cast & crew

Hoot GibsonHoot GibsonLuke Hawkins
Anne CornwallAnne CornwallMary Darling
Richard TuckerRichard TuckerRudolph Catalina
Helen HolmesHelen HolmesSylvia Dean
Edward Burns
Edward Burns
Sheriff (as Ed Burns)
Edward SedgwickEdward SedgwickStage Manager
John Judd
John Judd
Will Bill Bailey
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Edward Sedgwick