Hannah Lee: An American Primitive

1953
Unrated
1h 15m

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Hannah Lee: An American Primitive (1953)

Professional killer Bus Crow is hired by cattlemen to eliminate squatters. When Marshal Sam Rochelle is sent to investigate, saloon owner Hallie becomes a reluctant witness.Professional killer Bus Crow is hired by cattlemen to eliminate squatters. When Marshal Sam Rochelle is sent to investigate, saloon owner Hallie becomes a reluctant witness.Professional killer Bus Crow is hired by cattlemen to eliminate squatters. When Marshal Sam Rochelle is sent to investigate, saloon owner Hallie becomes a reluctant witness.

Directors
- Lee Garmes
- John Ireland
Writers
- MacKinlay Kantor
- Alford Van Ronkel
Stars

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6.1/10

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Directors
- Lee Garmes
- John Ireland
Writers
- MacKinlay Kantor
- Alford Van Ronkel
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
In his autobiography, "The Days of My Life", actor Macdonald Carey writes candidly of his work on this film: "John [John Ireland] and I were not happy with the ending in the script. Both of us, heavy drinkers at the time, sat up late at night... drinking and re-writing the conclusion."

Quotes
Bus Crow: I didn't catch the name, stranger.
Rochelle: I didn't throw it.
Bus Crow: So what do they call you, stranger?
Rochelle: Rochelle, Sam Rochelle.
Bus Crow: Ah, so you're the Marshal. What do you expect to find in Pearl City, Marshal? Pearls?
Rochelle: Maybe pearls. Maybe swine.

Alternate versions
The original 3D version contained a prelude-wherein the story is told via flashback from modern times.

Connections
Referenced in 3-D Rarities (2015)

Soundtracks
Hannah Lee
Music and Lyrics by Stan Jones
Sung by Ken Curtis and The Pioneers
also Stan Jones, William Loe, Dick Cherney (as Richard Cherney)

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10/10

A fine Drama: and a good western too!

Despite the post-production problems this fine western drama incurred, it remains one of the best westerns of the 50s. Actually, the ORIGINAL 3D title was "Hannah LEE, an American Primitive." Later in 1954, Realart re-released it as "Outlaw Territory" and most often when shown on TV, it was under the title "Hannah Lee." The story is from Mackinlay Kantor's fine book, "Wicked Water" which was based on the life of Tom Horn. Dru, Ireland, and Carey turn out fine performances in a western tale told via flashback, as an old man feeds pigeons on a park bench. Unfortunately, the 3D process used was poor, and the color image was blurred when released flat. TV cut much of the original picture to fit time slots, and rarely has the entire movie been shown. It features a great title song, that ironicly is still available by Johnny Western on CD. If they ever show this one again, be sure to see it.