Poster of Western Union

Western Union

Plot: When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2000
Release Date: Friday, February 21 1941
83 years ago
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Portrait of Robert YoungRobert YoungRobert Young was 33 in Western Union as 'Richard Blake'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 22 1907 –
Tue, Jul 21 1998
Portrait of Randolph ScottRandolph ScottRandolph Scott was 43 in Western Union as 'Vance Shaw'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 23 1898 –
Mon, Mar 02 1987
Portrait of Dean JaggerDean JaggerDean Jagger was 37 in Western Union as 'Edward Creighton'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 07 1903 –
Tue, Feb 05 1991
Portrait of Virginia GilmoreVirginia GilmoreVirginia Gilmore was 21 in Western Union as 'Sue Creighton'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 26 1919 –
Fri, Mar 28 1986
Portrait of John CarradineJohn CarradineJohn Carradine was 35 in Western Union as 'Doc Murdoch'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 05 1906 –
Sun, Nov 27 1988
Portrait of Chill WillsChill WillsChill Wills was 38 in Western Union as 'Homer Kettle'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 18 1902 –
Fri, Dec 15 1978
Portrait of Slim SummervilleSlim SummervilleSlim Summerville was 48 in Western Union as 'Herman, called "Cookie"'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 09 1892 –
Sat, Jan 05 1946
Portrait of Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneBarton MacLane was 38 in Western Union as 'Jack Slade'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 25 1902 –
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Portrait of Russell HicksRussell HicksRussell Hicks was 45 in Western Union as 'Provisional Governor'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 03 1895 –
Sat, Jun 01 1957
Portrait of Victor KilianVictor KilianVictor Kilian was 49 in Western Union as 'Charlie'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 06 1891 –
Sun, Mar 11 1979
Portrait of Minor WatsonMinor WatsonMinor Watson was 51 in Western Union as 'Pat Grogan'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 22 1889 –
Wed, Jul 28 1965
Portrait of George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerGeorge Chandler was 42 in Western Union as 'Herb'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 30 1898 –
Mon, Jun 10 1985
Portrait of Chief John Big TreeChief John Big TreeChief John Big Tree was 63 in Western Union as 'Chief Spotted Horse'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 02 1877 –
Thu, Jul 06 1967
Portrait of Chief ThundercloudChief ThundercloudChief Thundercloud was 41 in Western Union as 'Indian Leader'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 12 1899 –
Thu, Dec 01 1955
Portrait of Dick RichDick RichDick Rich was 31 in Western Union as 'Porky'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 27 1909 –
Wed, Mar 29 1967
Portrait of Addison RichardsAddison RichardsAddison Richards was 38 in Western Union as 'Captain Harlow'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 20 1902 –
Sun, Mar 22 1964
Portrait of Irving BaconIrving BaconIrving Bacon was 47 in Western Union as 'Barber'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 05 1893 –
Fri, Feb 05 1965
Portrait of C.E. AndersonC.E. AndersonC.E. Anderson was 58 in Western Union as 'Old Timer'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 27 1882 –
Sat, Mar 24 1956
Portrait of Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthArthur Aylesworth was 59 in Western Union as 'Woody'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 12 1881 –
Wed, Jun 26 1946
Portrait of Bill BeaumanBill BeaumanBill Beauman was >> in Western Union as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hank BellHank BellHank Bell was 49 in Western Union as 'Telegraph Worker'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 21 1892 –
Sat, Feb 04 1950
Portrait of Esther BrodeletEsther BrodeletEsther Brodelet was >> in Western Union as 'Dancer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul E. BurnsPaul E. BurnsPaul E. Burns was 60 in Western Union as 'Stagecoach Depot Master'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 25 1881 –
Wed, May 17 1967
Portrait of Clarence ChorreClarence ChorreClarence Chorre was >> in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sonny ChorreSonny ChorreSonny Chorre was 26 in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 14 1914 –
Sun, Jun 14 1987
Portrait of Bob ClarkBob ClarkBob Clark was >> in Western Union as 'Telegraph Worker'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkCliff Clark was 51 in Western Union as 'Sheriff'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 09 1889 –
Sun, Feb 08 1953
Portrait of Russ ClarkRuss ClarkRuss Clark was 48 in Western Union as 'Businessman'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 07 1893 –
Sat, Sep 24 1960
Portrait of Tommy CoatsTommy CoatsTommy Coats was 41 in Western Union as 'Henchman'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 29 1899 –
Sun, Jun 06 1954
Portrait of Iron Eyes CodyIron Eyes CodyIron Eyes Cody was 33 in Western Union as 'Indian Who Drinks Chemical Solution'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 03 1907 –
Sun, Jan 03 1999
Portrait of J.W. CodyJ.W. CodyJ.W. Cody was 38 in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 29 1902 –
Thu, Feb 02 1978
Portrait of Bahe DenetdeelBahe DenetdeelBahe Denetdeel was >> in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Earl DobbinsEarl DobbinsEarl Dobbins was >> in Western Union as 'Telegraph Worker'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry DodsLarry DodsLarry Dods was 42 in Western Union as 'Posse Rider'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 05 1898 –
Mon, Jan 05 1948
Portrait of Ralph DunnRalph DunnRalph Dunn was 40 in Western Union as 'Work Seeker'.
Birthday: Tue, May 22 1900 –
Mon, Feb 19 1968
Portrait of Frank EllisFrank EllisFrank Ellis was 43 in Western Union as 'Camp Defender'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 26 1897 –
Sun, Feb 23 1969
Portrait of John EpperJohn EpperJohn Epper was 2 in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 01 1938 –
Fri, Jul 20 2012
Portrait of James FlavinJames FlavinJames Flavin was 34 in Western Union as 'Deputy Sheriff'.
Birthday: Mon, May 14 1906 –
Fri, Apr 23 1976
Portrait of Francis FordFrancis FordFrancis Ford was 59 in Western Union as 'Eastbound Stagecoach Driver'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 12 1881 –
Sat, Sep 05 1953
Portrait of Tom B. FormanTom B. FormanTom B. Forman was 49 in Western Union as 'Posse Rider'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 29 1891 –
Fri, Nov 16 1951
Portrait of Jack Henry FritzJack Henry FritzJack Henry Fritz was >> in Western Union as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Boone HazlettBoone HazlettBoone Hazlett was >> in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Reed HowesReed HowesReed Howes was 40 in Western Union as 'Slade Henchman #2'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 04 1900 –
Thu, Aug 06 1964
Portrait of Sid JordanSid JordanSid Jordan was 51 in Western Union as 'Posse Rider'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 12 1889 –
Wed, Sep 30 1970
Portrait of Cecil KelloggCecil KelloggCecil Kellogg was >> in Western Union as 'Henchman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom LondonTom LondonTom London was 51 in Western Union as 'Slade Henchman #3'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 23 1889 –
Thu, Dec 05 1963
Portrait of Harold A. MalendezHarold A. MalendezHarold A. Malendez was >> in Western Union as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kermit MaynardKermit MaynardKermit Maynard was 43 in Western Union as 'Posse Rider'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 20 1897 –
Sat, Jan 16 1971
Portrait of Frank McGrathFrank McGrathFrank McGrath was 38 in Western Union as 'Posse Rider'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 02 1903 –
Sat, May 13 1967
Portrait of Charles MiddletonCharles MiddletonCharles Middleton was 66 in Western Union as 'Stagecoach Rider'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 02 1874 –
Fri, Apr 22 1949
Portrait of Lucille MillerLucille MillerLucille Miller was >> in Western Union as 'Dancer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank MillsFrank MillsFrank Mills was 50 in Western Union as 'Work Seeker'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 26 1891 –
Sat, Aug 18 1973
Portrait of Joe MolinaJoe MolinaJoe Molina was >> in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Merlyn NelsonMerlyn NelsonMerlyn Nelson was >> in Western Union as 'Posse Rider'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Herman NowlinHerman NowlinHerman Nowlin was 49 in Western Union as 'Posse Rider'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 16 1892 –
Sun, Sep 02 1951
Portrait of Steve O'BrienSteve O'BrienSteve O'Brien was >> in Western Union as 'Office Boy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George PluesGeorge PluesGeorge Plues was >> in Western Union as 'Stagecoach Driver'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clint SharpClint SharpClint Sharp was >> in Western Union as 'Henchman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jay SilverheelsJay SilverheelsJay Silverheels was 28 in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Sun, May 26 1912 –
Wed, Mar 05 1980
Portrait of Joe P. SmithJoe P. SmithJoe P. Smith was >> in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James P. SpencerJames P. SpencerJames P. Spencer was 48 in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 02 1893 –
Mon, Jun 28 1943
Portrait of Harry StrangHarry StrangHarry Strang was 48 in Western Union as 'Henchman'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 13 1892 –
Mon, Apr 10 1972
Portrait of Tony UrchelTony UrchelTony Urchel was >> in Western Union as 'Indian'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddy WallerEddy WallerEddy Waller was 51 in Western Union as 'Stagecoach Driver #1'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 03 1889 –
Sat, Aug 20 1977
Portrait of Ed WarrenEd WarrenEd Warren was >> in Western Union as 'Henchman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Blackie WhitefordBlackie WhitefordBlackie Whiteford was 51 in Western Union as 'Posse Rider'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 27 1889 –
Wed, Mar 21 1962

Crew

Portrait of David ButtolphDavid ButtolphDavid Buttolph was 38 in Western Union as 'Music Director, Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sun, Aug 03 1902 –
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Portrait of Fritz LangFritz LangFritz Lang was 50 in Western Union as 'Director'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 05 1890 –
Mon, Aug 02 1976
Portrait of Allen M. DaveyAllen M. DaveyAllen M. Davey was 46 in Western Union as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, May 15 1894 –
Tue, Mar 05 1946
Portrait of Edward CronjagerEdward CronjagerEdward Cronjager was 36 in Western Union as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 21 1904 –
Wed, Jun 15 1960
Portrait of Otto BrowerOtto BrowerOtto Brower was 45 in Western Union as 'Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 01 1895 –
Fri, Jan 25 1946
Portrait of Saul WurtzelSaul WurtzelSaul Wurtzel was 28 in Western Union as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 11 1912 –
Mon, Nov 19 1984
Portrait of Lynn ShoresLynn ShoresLynn Shores was >> in Western Union as 'Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry WeinbergerHenry WeinbergerHenry Weinberger was >> in Western Union as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal HermanHal HermanHal Herman was 34 in Western Union as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 22 1906 –
Sat, Dec 13 2003
Portrait of George BruceGeorge BruceGeorge Bruce was 42 in Western Union as 'Writer'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 15 1898 –
Fri, Sep 06 1974
Portrait of Robert CarsonRobert CarsonRobert Carson was 31 in Western Union as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 06 1909 –
Wed, Jan 19 1983
Portrait of Harry Joe BrownHarry Joe BrownHarry Joe Brown was 50 in Western Union as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 22 1890 –
Fri, Apr 28 1972
Portrait of Darryl F. ZanuckDarryl F. ZanuckDarryl F. Zanuck was 38 in Western Union as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 05 1902 –
Sat, Dec 22 1979
Portrait of Robert BischoffRobert BischoffRobert Bischoff was >> in Western Union as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene Fowler Jr.Gene Fowler Jr.Gene Fowler Jr. was 23 in Western Union as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sun, May 27 1917 –
Mon, May 11 1998
Portrait of Zane GreyZane GreyZane Grey would have been no older than 67 in Western Union as 'Novel'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 31 1872 –
Mon, Oct 23 1939
Portrait of Sid JordanSid JordanSid Jordan was 51 in Western Union as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 12 1889 –
Wed, Sep 30 1970
Portrait of Frank McGrathFrank McGrathFrank McGrath was 38 in Western Union as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 02 1903 –
Sat, May 13 1967
Portrait of Horace McCoyHorace McCoyHorace McCoy was 43 in Western Union as 'Dialogue'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 14 1897 –
Thu, Dec 15 1955
Portrait of Yakima CanuttYakima CanuttYakima Canutt was 45 in Western Union as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Fri, Nov 29 1895 –
Sat, May 24 1986
Portrait of Jack AndrewsJack AndrewsJack Andrews was 41 in Western Union as 'Dialogue'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 20 1900 –
Fri, Dec 31 1965
Portrait of Roger Heman Sr.Roger Heman Sr.Roger Heman Sr. was >> in Western Union as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard DayRichard DayRichard Day was 44 in Western Union as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sat, May 09 1896 –
Tue, May 23 1972
Portrait of Bernard FreericksBernard FreericksBernard Freericks was >> in Western Union as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Travis BantonTravis BantonTravis Banton was 46 in Western Union as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 17 1894 –
Sun, Feb 02 1958
Portrait of Thomas LittleThomas LittleThomas Little was 54 in Western Union as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 28 1886 –
Tue, Mar 05 1985
Portrait of John EpperJohn EpperJohn Epper was 2 in Western Union as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 01 1938 –
Fri, Jul 20 2012
Portrait of Ben SilveyBen SilveyBen Silvey was >> in Western Union as 'Unit Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Albert HogsettAlbert HogsettAlbert Hogsett was 41 in Western Union as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 18 1899 –
Thu, Dec 18 1980
Portrait of Robert CowanRobert CowanRobert Cowan was >> in Western Union as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William SittelWilliam SittelWilliam Sittel was 33 in Western Union as 'Assistant Property Master'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 15 1907
Portrait of Carl DanielsCarl DanielsCarl Daniels was 38 in Western Union as 'Cableman'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 26 1902 –
Wed, Sep 04 1991
Portrait of Fred FoxFred FoxFred Fox was 57 in Western Union as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 22 1884 –
Thu, Dec 01 1949
Portrait of Max LauerMax LauerMax Lauer was >> in Western Union as 'Greensman'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lemuel TribeLemuel TribeLemuel Tribe was >> in Western Union as 'Assistant Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe P. SmithJoe P. SmithJoe P. Smith was >> in Western Union as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don B. GreenwoodDon B. GreenwoodDon B. Greenwood was 39 in Western Union as 'Props'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 27 1901 –
Fri, Oct 20 1978
Portrait of Jerry BryanJerry BryanJerry Bryan was >> in Western Union as 'Assistant Unit Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy PierceRoy PierceRoy Pierce was >> in Western Union as 'Carpenter'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert E. GouxRobert E. GouxRobert E. Goux was >> in Western Union as 'Unit Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of W.R. SnyderW.R. SnyderW.R. Snyder was >> in Western Union as 'Assistant Sound Engineer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ben SouthlandBen SouthlandBen Southland was >> in Western Union as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William F. MittlestedtWilliam F. MittlestedtWilliam F. Mittlestedt was >> in Western Union as 'Special Effects, Mechanical Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles KingCharles KingCharles King was >> in Western Union as 'Painter'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of M. GoldmanM. GoldmanM. Goldman was >> in Western Union as 'Assistant Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buddy KingBuddy KingBuddy King was >> in Western Union as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clarence SchifferClarence SchifferClarence Schiffer was >> in Western Union as 'Cableman'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William KoenigWilliam KoenigWilliam Koenig was 56 in Western Union as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 01 1885 –
Sat, May 29 1943
Portrait of Ray LopezRay LopezRay Lopez was 49 in Western Union as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 25 1891 –
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Portrait of Fred HallFred HallFred Hall was 36 in Western Union as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 05 1904 –
Thu, Nov 15 2007