Texas Across the River
The Louisiana wedding of debutante Phoebe Ann Naylor to Don Andrea de Baldasar, El Duce de la Casala is stopped by the Cavalry over a matter of honor. Don Andrea flees across the river to Texas, where he meets up with Sam Hollis and his Indian sidekick, Kronk, who are carrying rifles to the town of Moccasin Flats. Don Andrea rescues an Indian maiden, Lonetta, tames some longhorns, competes with Sam for Phoebe's affections, eludes a Comanche war party and the cavalry and ultimately saves the town and gets his girl.
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Plot Summary
In 1870s Texas, a wealthy rancher's son, to avoid an arranged marriage, pretends to be a scout and joins the Comanche tribe. He falls in love with the chief's daughter, much to the chagrin of a bounty hunter who is also after the chief's scalps. Meanwhile, a Spanish nobleman is also involved in the complicated romantic entanglements and conflicts.
Critical Reception
Texas Across the River is a lighthearted Western comedy that garnered mixed reviews. While some critics praised its comedic elements and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Dean Martin, others found the plot convoluted and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audiences generally found it to be an enjoyable, albeit unremarkable, entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Dean Martin's charismatic performance is a highlight.
- The film struggles with a convoluted plot and inconsistent humor.
- Offers light entertainment with a Western setting.
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Fun Fact
The film was one of the last major Westerns filmed entirely on location in Hollywood's traditional backlot areas, rather than on more remote natural landscapes.
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