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The Fighting Kentuckian

  • 19491949
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 40m
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John Wayne and Vera Ralston in The Fighting Kentuckian (1949)
In 1818 Alabama, French settlers are pitted against greedy land-grabber Blake Randolph but Kentucky militiaman John Breen, who's smitten with French gal Fleurette De Marchand, comes to the settlers' aid.
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In 1818 Alabama, French settlers are pitted against greedy land-grabber Blake Randolph but Kentucky militiaman John Breen, who's smitten with French gal Fleurette De Marchand, comes to the s... Read allIn 1818 Alabama, French settlers are pitted against greedy land-grabber Blake Randolph but Kentucky militiaman John Breen, who's smitten with French gal Fleurette De Marchand, comes to the settlers' aid.In 1818 Alabama, French settlers are pitted against greedy land-grabber Blake Randolph but Kentucky militiaman John Breen, who's smitten with French gal Fleurette De Marchand, comes to the settlers' aid.

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  • Director
    • George Waggner
  • Writer
    • George Waggner
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Vera Ralston
    • Philip Dorn
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  • Director
    • George Waggner
  • Writer
    • George Waggner
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Vera Ralston
    • Philip Dorn
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    • 27User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • John Breenas John Breen
    Vera Ralston
    Vera Ralston
    • Fleurette De Marchandas Fleurette De Marchand
    Philip Dorn
    Philip Dorn
    • Col. Georges Geraudas Col. Georges Geraud
    Oliver Hardy
    Oliver Hardy
    • Willie Paineas Willie Paine
    Marie Windsor
    Marie Windsor
    • Ann Loganas Ann Logan
    John Howard
    John Howard
    • Blake Randolphas Blake Randolph
    Hugo Haas
    Hugo Haas
    • Gen. Paul De Marchandas Gen. Paul De Marchand
    Grant Withers
    Grant Withers
    • George Haydenas George Hayden
    Odette Myrtil
    Odette Myrtil
    • Madame De Marchandas Madame De Marchand
    Paul Fix
    Paul Fix
    • Beau Merrittas Beau Merritt
    Mae Marsh
    Mae Marsh
    • Sister Hattieas Sister Hattie
    Jack Pennick
    Jack Pennick
    • Capt. Dan Carrollas Capt. Dan Carroll
    Mickey Simpson
    Mickey Simpson
    • Jacquesas Jacques
    Fred Graham
    Fred Graham
    • Carter Wardas Carter Ward
    Mabelle Koenig
    • Marieas Marie
    Shy Waggner
    • Friendas Friend
    Crystal White
    • Friendas Friend
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Militiamanas Militiaman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Waggner
    • Writer
      • George Waggner
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    Following Napoleon's Waterloo defeat and the exile of his officers and their families from France, the U.S.Congress, in 1817, granted four townships in the Alabama territory to the exiles. Led by Colonel Georges Geraud and General Paul DeMarchand, the struggling settlers have made a thriving community, called Demopolis, by the summer of 1819. On a shopping trip to Mobile, Fleurette DeMarchand, the General's daughter, meets John Breen, a Kentucky rifleman, who detours his regiment through Demopolis to court her. But Fleurette, despite her wish to marry for love, must bow to the needs of her fellow exiles, who are at the mercy of the rich and wealthy Blake Randolph, and who wants her as his bride. But John Breen has no intention of allowing that to happen, resigns from his regiment, and takes up the fight against Randolph and his hirelings. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
    • kentuckian
    • frenchwoman
    • alabama
    • land owner
    • bare chested male
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    • Taglines
      • ROUGHER, TOUGHER, MORE ROMANTIC THAN EVER! (original and reissue posters)
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Romance
      • War
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      John Wayne was so pleased with the chemistry between him and Oliver Hardy that he offered Hardy the role of "permanent comic sidekick" in subsequent movies. By the time this picture was released, Stan Laurel had recovered from his illness and was able to return to the Laurel & Hardy team so Hardy declined Wayne's offer.
    • Goofs
      Auto tire tracks visible in dust during wagon and horse chase scene.
    • Quotes

      Beau Merritt: [holding up a glass] Have a shot?

      John Breen: [holding up his wounded arm] Just had one.

    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Frances Farmer Presents: The Fighting Kentuckian (1959)
    • Soundtracks
      Let Me Down, Oh Hangman
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Music Arranged by George Antheil

      New Lyrics by George Waggner

    User reviews27

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    One of John's better films
    John Wayne plays a frontiersman, who partners up with Oliver Hardy! This seems strange at first, but they have a great rapport and act well together. Vera Ralston is the love interest, and while she's pretty, she's not a great actress and is merely passable in the role. There's lots of fighting and heroic action in this movie, and it's a way to pass an enjoyable hour or two. John is at his most charismatic here.
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    • Jul 9, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Strange Caravan
    • Filming locations
      • Agoura, California, USA
    • Production company
      • John Wayne Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,550,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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