Like so many of John Wayne's films, their success or otherwise depended on his foil - and in this one, he fares well in Gabby Hayes. The Old timer is "Jake" who has known "Mason" since he was a nipper. The pair discover a nugget of gold in their donkey's hoof, and soon they have quite a lucrative little panning operation going. That is until the two local assayers decide to muscle in on that act and things start to…
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John Wayne
Jerry Mason
Barbara Sheldon
Betty Benson
Lloyd Whitlock
Harris
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Jake 'Grandy' Benson
Yakima Canutt
Joe Cole
Eddie Parker
Al Miller (sheriff's son)
Gordon De Main
Banker Williams
Earl Dwire
Sheriff Miller
Jack Rockwell
Townsman
Artie Ortego
Deputy
Tex Palmer
Townsman
Tex Phelps
Prospector
George Morrell
Townsman
Philip Kieffer
Court Clerk (uncredited)
John Ince
Townsman (uncredited)
Wally Howe
Townsman with News (uncredited)
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FAQ about The Lucky Texan
What is The Lucky Texan about?
Jerry Mason, a young Texan, and Jake Benson, an old rancher, become partners and strike it rich with a gold mine. They then find their lives complicated by bad guys and a woman.
When was The Lucky Texan released?
The Lucky Texan was released in 1934.
What genres does The Lucky Texan belong to?
The Lucky Texan is categorised as Western.
Who stars in The Lucky Texan?
The cast of The Lucky Texan includes John Wayne, Barbara Sheldon, Lloyd Whitlock, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Yakima Canutt.