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'Jack McCall, Desperado' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring George Montgomery.Brode p.230 It portrays the historical shooting of Wild Bill Hickok by Jack McCall in 1876.JACK McCALL, DESPERADO

Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 20, Iss. 228, (Jan 1, 1953): 53.


The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Palmentola.

Plot



Jack McCall is a Southerner who joins the Union during the civil war. When he encounters three Confederate soldiers posing as Yankees, one of which is named Spargo, Jack tells them the place where the headquarters is located. Soon after he is tried as a spy. When Jack manages to escape, his cousin Bat McCall and Wild Bill Hickok kill his parents and plan to get hold of the McCall plantation and money. After the war Jack tries to prove his innocence and asks Spargo to testify. Spargo first agrees, but when Jack is captured again, Spargo decides to join Hickok and Bat. With the help of Rose Griffith, Jack manages to escape again and hopes to clear his name. Meanwhile, Hickok, Bat and Spargo have left for Kansas City. In search for gold, they plan to destroy the Sioux Indians. Jack, while still trying to clear his name, becomes aware of their plans and tries to stop them.

Cast



* George Montgomery as Jack McCall

* Angela Stevens as Rose Griffith

* Douglas Kennedy as 'Wild' Bill Hickok

* James Seay as Bat McCall

* Eugene Iglesias as Grey Eagle

* Willam Tannen as Spargo

* Jay Silverheels as Red Cloud

* John Hamilton as Col. Cornish

* Selmer Jackson as Col. Brand

Production



In November 1951 Katzan announced the film as part of his slate for the upcoming year.Drama: Dunne and MacMurray Reunion Hinted; Sam Katzman Slate Notable

Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 21 Nov 1951: A7.


In January 1952 Katzman announced that George Montgomery would make two films for the producer, this and 'The Pathfinder'.Montgomery Will Star in 'Pathfinder;' Tucker Plays Mutineer Pirate

Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 18 Jan 1952: 19.


In April Douglas Kennedy was cast as Wild Bill Hickok.Pine-Thomas Will Film Story of Head Hunters; TV Beauty in Thriller

Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 26 Apr 1952: 9.


References



Bibliography



* Douglas Brode. 'Shooting Stars of the Small Screen: Encyclopedia of TV Western Actors, 1946Present'. University of Texas Press, 2010.


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