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Cimarron (1931)

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Terrific as all creation!

Director: Wesley Ruggles |Writers: Howard Estabrook, Edna Ferber |Stars: Richard Dix, Irene Dunne, Estelle Taylor
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★ 5.5/10
Rating: ★ 5.5/10 (159 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre: Drama, Western
Duration: 2h 3m
Language: EN
Release Date: Feb 9, 1931
Director: Wesley Ruggles

Storyline

When the government opens up the Oklahoma territory for settlement, restless Yancey Cravat claims a plot of the free land for himself and moves his family there from Wichita. A newspaperman, lawyer, and just about everything else, Cravat soon becomes a leading citizen of the boom town of Osage. Once the town is established, however, he begins to feel confined once again, and heads for the Cherokee Strip, leaving his family behind. During this and other absences, his wife Sabra must learn to take care of herself and soon becomes prominent in her own right.

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Movie Details

Original titleCimarron
Release dateFeb 9, 1931
StatusReleased
Keywordsoklahoma, family history, newspaper, black and white, indian territory, gunslinger, oil rig , pre-code, frontier, land rush, newspaper editor, land grab

FAQ

What is Cimarron about?

When the government opens up the Oklahoma territory for settlement, restless Yancey Cravat claims a plot of the free land for himself and moves his family there from Wichita. A newspaperman, lawyer, and just about everything else, Cravat soon becomes a leading citizen of the boom town of Osage. Once the town is established, however, he begins to feel confined once again, and heads for the Cherokee Strip, leaving his family behind. During this and other absences, his wife Sabra must learn to take care of herself and soon becomes prominent in her own right.

When was Cimarron released?

Cimarron was released on Feb 9, 1931 (status: Released).

Who directed Cimarron?

Wesley Ruggles directed Cimarron.

What is the TMDB rating of Cimarron?

Cimarron has a TMDB rating of 5.5/10 from 159 votes.