The Hanging Tree

(1959)Directed by Delmer Daves107 minWestern
From The Prize Novel -- A Picture Of Thundering Power!

Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.

Gary Cooperas Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail
Maria Schellas Elizabeth Mahler
Karl Maldenas Frenchy Plante
George C. Scottas George Grubb
Karl Swensonas Tom Flaunce
Virginia Greggas Edna Flaunce
John Dierkesas Society Red
King Donovanas Wonder
Ben Piazzaas Rune
EAEmile Averyas Townsman (uncredited)
FBFern Barryas Mother (uncredited)
William Benedictas Trapper (uncredited)
OBOscar Blankas Townsman (uncredited)
DBDanny Borzageas Dan (uncredited)
ACAnnette Claudieras Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
Tex Driscollas Townsman (uncredited)
MEMartin Ericas Father (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Townsman (uncredited)
Dick Hudkinsas Townsman (uncredited)
John Hudkinsas Townsman (uncredited)
Jack Kennyas Townsman (uncredited)
Dorothy Kleweras Duck Girl (uncredited)
Baron James Lichteras Tim the Piano Player (uncredited)
Cactus Mackas Townsman (uncredited)