

Four Faces West
1948-08-03 · 89 min · ★ 5.8
Cowboy Ross McEwen arrives in town. He asks the banker for a loan of $2000. When the banker asks about securing a loan that large, McEwen shows him his six-gun collateral. The banker hands over the money in exchange for an I.O.U., signed "Jefferson Davis". McEwen rides out of town and catches a train, but not before being bitten by a rattler. On the train, a nurse, Miss Hollister, tends to his wound. A posse searches the train, but McEwen manages to escape notice. However a mysterious Mexican has taken note of the cowboy, and that loudmouthed brat is still nosing around. Who will be the first to claim the reward for the robber's capture?
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- Directors
- Alfred E. Green
- Production companies
- Enterprise Productions, Harry Sherman Productions, United Artists
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joel McCreaRoss McEwen
Frances DeeFay Hollister
Charles BickfordPat Garrett
Joseph CalleiaMonte Marquez
William ConradSheriff Egan
Martín GarralagaFlorencio
Raymond LargayDr. Eldredge
John ParrishFrenger
Dan WhiteClint Waters
Davison ClarkBurnett
Houseley StevensonAnderson
Eva NovakMrs. Winston
Sam FlintStorekeeper
Forrest TaylorConductor No.2
William HaadePoker Player
Gene RothPoker Player
Paul E. BurnsConductor #1 (uncredited)
George MagrillJim - Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
Wheaton ChambersStation Agent (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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