Man of Conquest

May. 15,1939      
Rating:
6.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The story of Sam Houston, hero of the Texas revolution, statesman, and first president of the Republic of Texas.

Richard Dix as  Sam Houston
Gail Patrick as  Margaret Lea
Edward Ellis as  Andrew Jackson
Joan Fontaine as  Eliza Allen
Victor Jory as  William B. Travis
Robert Barrat as  David Crockett
George 'Gabby' Hayes as  Lannie Upchurch
Ralph Morgan as  Stephen F. Austin
Robert Armstrong as  Jim Bowie
C. Henry Gordon as  Santa Ana

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