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Born Reckless (1958 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Born Reckless' is a 1958 American Western film starring Mamie Van Doren and released through Warner Bros. studios.
Plot
Kelly Cobb travels and performs in various country rodeos in order to get enough money to buy a patch of land to call his own. One day he picks up Jackie Adams, a saloon singer and trick rider whom he saves from a clutching admirer. The two travel together and Jackie begins to fall in love with Kelly. Kelly however doesn't notice because of his drive to risk his life for the dream of the land he pursues. Jackie sums up that Kelly was just born reckless and she strives to change his free roaming lifestyle.
Cast
*Mamie Van Doren as Jackie Adams
*Jeff Richards as Kelly Cobb
*Arthur Hunnicutt as Cool Man
*Carol Ohmart as Liz
*Tom Duggan as Mark Wilson
*Nacho Galindo as Papa Gomez
*Allegra Varron as Mama Gomez
*Jim Canino as Jose
*Jeanne Carmen as Rodeo Girl
Production
Jeff Richards was cast shortly after his release from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He did a lot of his own stunts, and had to take a brief haitus after an automobile accident he sustained while driving to rehearsals.Clemens, Samuel. "Born Reckless: The Story of Jeff Richards", 'Western Clippings'. September 2022 Carol Ohmart was offered the part as an apology by Jack Warner for accusing her of hiding her then-husband Wayde Preston, who had walked off the set of 'Colt .45'.Barrios, Greg. "Searching For Carol Ohmart", 'Los Angeles Times'. January 1989
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