Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier

Overview

Legends (and myths) from the life of famed American frontiersman Davy Crockett are depicted in this feature film edited from television episodes. Crockett and his friend George Russel fight in the Creek Indian War. Then Crockett is elected to Congress and brings his rough-hewn ways to the House of Representatives. Finally, Crockett and Russell journey to Texas and the last stand at the Alamo.

• Fess ParkerDavy Crockett
• Buddy EbsenGeorge Russel
• Basil RuysdaelGen. / President Andrew Jackson
• Hans ConriedThimblerig
• William BakewellMaj. Tobias Norton
• Kenneth TobeyCol. Jim Bowie
• Pat HoganChief Red Stick
• Helene StanleyPolly Crockett
• Don MegowanCol. William Travis
• Mike MazurkiBigfoot Mason