Westward the Women (1951)
Westward the Women is a 1951 adventure movie directed by William A. Wellman, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel and Hope Emerson.
There's a deficit of good, honest women in the West, and Roy Whitman wants to change that. His solution is to bring a caravan of over 100 mail-order brides from Chicago to California. It will be a long, difficult and dangerous journey for the women. So Whitman hires hardened, cynical Buck Wyatt to be their guide across the inhospitable frontier. But as disaster strikes on the trail, Buck just might discover that these women are stronger than he thinks.
Quick answers
What is Westward the Women about?
There's a deficit of good, honest women in the West, and Roy Whitman wants to change that. His solution is to bring a caravan of over 100 mail-order brides from Chicago to California. It will be a long, difficult and dangerous journey for the women. So Whitman hires hardened, cynical Buck Wyatt to be their guide across the inhospitable frontier. But as disaster strikes on the trail, Buck just might discover that these women are stronger than he thinks.
When was Westward the Women released?
Westward the Women was released on 16 December 1951.
How long is Westward the Women?
Westward the Women runs 1h 58m.
Who made Westward the Women?
Westward the Women was directed by William A. Wellman.
Where can I watch Westward the Women?
Westward the Women is available on YouTube TV, Fawesome, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Westward the Women
Stream: YouTube TV
Watch free: Fawesome
Cast
- Robert Taylor as Buck Wyatt
- Denise Darcel as Fifi Danon
- Hope Emerson as Patience Hawley
- John McIntire as Roy E. Whitman
- Julie Bishop as Laurie Smith
- Lenore Lonergan as Maggie O'Malley
- Henry Nakamura as Ito
- Marilyn Erskine as Jean Jackson
- Beverly Dennis as Rose Meyers
- Renata Vanni as Mrs. Maroni
- Frankie Darro as Jean's Awaiting Groom (uncredited)
- Roy Jenson as (uncredited)