The Plainsman and the Lady(1946)
The Inspired Epic of the Pony Express!
Film about the early days of the Pony Express and the crooked businessman who opposed it.
Movie: The Plainsman and the Lady
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sam Colton
Ann Arnesen
Cathy Arnesen
Peter Marquette
Durango
Feisty
Judge Winters
Sen. Twin
Russell
Al
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Film about the early days of the Pony Express and the crooked businessman who opposed it.
Release Date
1946-11-11
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The Inspired Epic of the Pony Express!
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