(1949)Directed by George Waggner100 min · PGWestern, Romance

“ROUGHER, TOUGHER, MORE ROMANTIC THAN EVER!”

John Breen (John Wayne), a Kentucky militiaman falls in love with French exile Fleurette De Marchand (Vera Ralston). He discovers a plot to steal the land that Fleurette's exiles plan to settle on and aims to foil it.

John Wayneas John Breen

Vera Ralstonas Fleurette De Marchand

Philip Dornas Col. Georges Geraud

Oliver Hardyas Willie Paine

Marie Windsoras Ann Logan

John Howardas Blake Randolph

Hugo Haasas Gen. Paul De Marchand

Grant Withersas George Hayden

Odette Myrtilas Madame De Marchand

Paul Fixas Beau Merritt

Mae Marshas Sister Hattie

Dave Andersonas Giles (uncredited)

Jack Pennickas Capt. Dan Carroll

Hank Wordenas Abner Todd

Mickey Simpsonas Jacques

Chuck Robersonas Militiaman (uncredited)

Bob Bryantas Tug-of-War Participant (uncredited)

The Fighting Kentuckian