If you are looking for a Glenn Ford western from the early 50s, taking place in the post Civil War west, this is a good movie. Even has notable actors like Glenn Ford, Julie Adams, Chill Wills, Victor Jory, and a young Hugh O'Brian.
But if you are looking to see a western taking place in Texas during the Texas revolution in 1836, you will be very disappointed. Yes, it starts off in the Alamo and features Sam Houston, Travis, Bowie, and Crockett. But beyond that, everything is wrong. Uniforms, clothing, tactics, weapons, all are from the post Civil War era. Even the scenery is all wrong for that part of Texas.
There is a legend of the Alamo that when Travis drew the line in the sand, one person didn't cross the line and left, but he did not resemble the Glenn Ford character at all.
If you want to see a period picture from 1836 Texas, don't waste your time.
But if you are looking to see a western taking place in Texas during the Texas revolution in 1836, you will be very disappointed. Yes, it starts off in the Alamo and features Sam Houston, Travis, Bowie, and Crockett. But beyond that, everything is wrong. Uniforms, clothing, tactics, weapons, all are from the post Civil War era. Even the scenery is all wrong for that part of Texas.
There is a legend of the Alamo that when Travis drew the line in the sand, one person didn't cross the line and left, but he did not resemble the Glenn Ford character at all.
If you want to see a period picture from 1836 Texas, don't waste your time.