Paleface 3? Not quite, but a very enjoyable Hope picture it be. Bumbling buffoon insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells notorious outlaw Jesse James a $100,000 policy. When his boss finds out who the customer is, he dispatches Farnsworth after James in the hope of buying back the policy, he also gives strict orders that Farnsworth must ensure that James comes to no harm. Bob Hope sells Jesse James an…
Look who they gave a gun!
Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.
Top Cast
Bob Hope
Milford Farnsworth
Rhonda Fleming
Cora Lee Collins
Wendell Corey
Jesse James
Gloria Talbott
Princess Irawanie
Jim Davis
Frank James
Will Wright
Titus Queasley
Mary Young
'Ma' James
Mickey Finn
Tough #2 in Dirty Dog Saloon
Bob Gunderson
James Gang Member
Fred Kohler Jr.
James Gang Member
Ethan Laidlaw
James Gang Member
Glenn Strange
James Gang Member
James Arness
Marshal Matt Dillon (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Mortimer Hopelaw (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Major Seth Adams (uncredited)
Wally Brown
Dirty Dog Bartender (uncredited)
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FAQ about Alias Jesse James
What is Alias Jesse James about?
Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he…
When was Alias Jesse James released?
Alias Jesse James was released in 1959.
What genres does Alias Jesse James belong to?
Alias Jesse James is categorised as Comedy, Western.
Who stars in Alias Jesse James?
The cast of Alias Jesse James includes Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Gloria Talbott, Jim Davis.