Cast: Fess Parker

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast James Whitmore · Edmund Gwenn · Joan Weldon · James Arness

Synopsis Them! (1954) presents a chilling narrative where the aftermath of nuclear testing unleashes a terrifying threat: a swarm of colossal, lethal ants intent on annihilating humanity. This groundbreaking big bug movie, often cited as a major influence on films like...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Dorothy McGuire · Fess Parker · Jeff York · Chuck Connors

Synopsis Old Yeller (1957) follows the journey of young Travis Coates, who is tasked with managing the family ranch alongside his mother and younger sibling while his father embarks on a cattle drive during the 1860s. When an uninvited yellow stray...

Direction Francis D. Lyon

Cast Fess Parker · Jeffrey Hunter · Jeff York · John Lupton

Synopsis The Great Locomotive Chase (1956) is inspired by actual events. Set during the American Civil War, a daring Union operative, James J. Andrews, is tasked with assembling a group of volunteers to infiltrate the Confederacy. Their mission: to disrupt the...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Robert Taylor · Tina Louise · Fess Parker · Jack Lord

Synopsis The Hangman (1959) follows a Federal Marshal, known by the moniker "The Hangman," as he pursues a robbery suspect to a quiet small town. The suspect, however, has transformed his life, becoming a married man with a child on the...

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Steve McQueen · Bobby Darin · Fess Parker · Harry Guardino

Direction André De Toth

Cast Randolph Scott · Lex Barker · Phyllis Kirk · Charles McGraw

Synopsis Thunder Over the Plains (1953) is set in the tumultuous era of post-Civil War Texas, where an army captain is tasked with a challenging mission. He must navigate the tense landscape and maintain harmony between two opposing groups: the struggling,...

Direction Hugo Fregonese

Cast Joseph Cotten · Shelley Winters · Scott Brady · Suzan Ball

Synopsis Untamed Frontier (1952) follows the Denbow family's scheme to deter homesteaders by restricting passage through their territory. However, when Glenn Denbow faces a murder accusation, he enters into a marriage of convenience with Jane, the sole witness who supports the...

Direction Melvin Frank

Cast Jeff Chandler · Fess Parker · Nicole Maurey · Henry Silva

Synopsis The Jayhawkers! (1959) unfolds amidst the tumultuous backdrop of pre-Civil War Kansas, where a covert government operative embeds himself within a notorious vigilante faction known as the Jayhawks.

Direction William Wiard · Nathan Juran · George Sherman · George Marshall

Cast Fess Parker · Patricia Blair · Darby Hinton · Ed Ames

Direction George Sherman

Cast Fess Parker · Diana Hyland · Katy Jurado · Hoyt Axton

Synopsis Smoky (1966) follows the journey of a cowboy who discovers and tames a magnificent wild stallion, forging an unbreakable bond with the horse. The cowboy's brother, desperate to settle debts, trades the horse and attempts to remove it from its...

Direction Norman Foster

Cast Fess Parker · Buddy Ebsen · Basil Ruysdael · Hans Conried

Synopsis Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955) chronicles the legendary adventures of the renowned American frontiersman, Davey Crockett, drawing from both historical accounts and folklore. The narrative is crafted from television episodes, showcasing Crockett and his companion George Russell...

Direction Norman Foster

Cast Fess Parker · Buddy Ebsen · Jeff York · Kenneth Tobey

Synopsis Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956) follows the thrilling adventures of Davy Crockett and his loyal companion Georgie as they engage in a high-stakes boat race against the arrogant Mike Fink, known as the "King of the River," with...

Cast Richard Boone · Veda Ann Borg · John Dierkes · Jester Hairston

Synopsis John Wayne's 'The Alamo' (1992) is an insightful documentary that delves into the creation of the iconic 1960 film starring John Wayne. The documentary features a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes photographs and footage from the actual production process, offering viewers...

Direction Harmon Jones

Cast Dan Dailey · Anne Bancroft · Billy Chapin · Lloyd Bridges

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Ann Sheridan · Sterling Hayden · Phillip Reed · Lee Patrick

Synopsis Take Me to Town (1953) follows the escapades of Vermilion O'Toole, a lively saloon performer, and her former accomplice, Newt Cole, as they evade capture and seek refuge in the logging town of Timberline. Meanwhile, the three charming sons of...

Direction William Witney · Franklin Adreon

Cast Jim Davis · Mary Castle · Kristine Miller · Pat Hogan

Synopsis Stories of the Century (TV Series) (1954) follows the adventures of Matt Clark, a tenacious railroad detective who traverses the untamed American West. His mission is to apprehend notorious outlaws and bandits who pose a threat to the railroad, ensuring...

Direction Gene Nelson · Frank Baur · John Florea · Earl Bellamy

Cast John Gavin · Ken Mayer · Bill Coontz · John Astin

Synopsis Destry (TV Series) (1964) follows the journey of Harrison Destry, the offspring of the renowned lawman Tom Destry. After serving as a sheriff, Harrison was unjustly convicted and imprisoned. Now, he travels the land in search of those responsible for...

Direction George Sherman

Cast Fess Parker · Ed Ames · Patricia Blair · Armando Silvestre

Synopsis Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider (1966) follows the legendary frontiersman as he guides a group of pioneers through the wilderness to establish the settlement of Boonesborough in Kentucky. During their perilous journey, Daniel Boone encounters a charming, red-haired woman named...

Direction Herschel Daugherty

Cast Fess Parker · Wendell Corey · Joanne Dru · James MacArthur

Synopsis The Light in the Forest (1958) follows the journey of a young man named Johnny Butler, who was captured and raised by a Native American tribe as a child. When he is sent to live with his biological family in...

Direction Hamilton Luske

Cast Winston Hibler · Walt Disney · Buddy Ebsen · Fess Parker