Alias Jesse James (1959): Cast & Plot
Alias Jesse James is a 1959 comedy western directed by Norman Z. McLeod, starring Jim Davis as Frank James, Wendell Corey and Ethan Laidlaw. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hope Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alias Jesse James About?
The premise of Alias Jesse James without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a life insurance policy to a man who turns out to be the outlaw Jesse James. When Milford is tasked with buying back the policy, Jesse robs him. Learning that Milford’s boss is about to leave with a large sum, Jesse plots a robbery that will also frame Milford—dressed as Jesse—to collect the policy money.
Alias Jesse James Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- jesse james character
- marshal matt dillon character
- annie oakley character
- horse
- horseback riding
- native american
- american indian
- classical western
- frank james character
- gun
- actor plays himself
- cameo appearance
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- cowboy
- all star cast
- ensemble cast
- major seth adams chracter
- wyatt earp character
- davy crockett character
- tonto character
- saloon
- barfly
- train
- james gang characters
- crosby and hope
- hope and fleming
- agent
- villain shot in the back
- shot in the back with an arrow
Alias Jesse James Cast & Characters
Jim Davis leads the cast as Frank James, with Wendell Corey as Jesse James and Ethan Laidlaw as James Gang Member. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod; 48 actors are credited in all.
- Director Norman Z. McLeod
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Jim Davis as Frank James -
Wendell Corey as Jesse James - Ethan Laidlaw as James Gang Member
- Mary Young as 'Ma' James
Also Starring in Alias Jesse James
· 44 more- Bob Hope Milford Farnsworth
- Rhonda Fleming Cora Lee Collins
- Ward Bond Major Seth Adams (uncredited)
- Bing Crosby Bing (uncredited)
- Gary Cooper Cowboy
- Roy Rogers Roy Rogers (uncredited)
- George E. Stone New York Bar Gibson Girl Fan (uncredited)
- Scatman Crothers Railroad Porter (uncredited)
- Chuck Hamilton Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Saloon Patron (uncredited)
- Emory Parnell Angel's Rest Sheriff (uncredited)
- Harry Tyler Elmo (uncredited)
- Nestor Paiva Grigsby (uncredited)
- Wilbur Mack Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- James Burke Charlie (uncredited)
- Will Wright Titus Queasley
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- Glenn Strange James Gang Member
- I. Stanford Jolley Conductor #2 (uncredited)
- Sayre Dearing Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Jack Tornek Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Mike Mazurki Dirty Dog Tough (uncredited)
- Iron Eyes Cody 2nd Indian on Train (uncredited)
- Jack Lambert Snake Brice (uncredited)
- Trigger Trigger (uncredited)
- Oliver Blake Mortimer Hopelaw (uncredited)
- Sailor Vincent Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Jay Silverheels Tonto (uncredited)
- Hugh O'Brian Wyatt Earp (uncredited)
- Richard Alexander
- James Arness Marshal Matt Dillon (uncredited)
- Fred Kohler Jr. James Gang Member
- Sid Melton New York Bar Fight Fan (uncredited)
- Michael Ross Grigsby's Killer (uncredited)
- Ray Jones Barfly (uncredited)
- Lyle Latell Conductor #1 (uncredited)
- Fess Parker Davy Crockett (uncredited)
- Joseph Vitale Sam Hiawatha (uncredited)
- Wally Brown Dirty Dog Bartender (uncredited)
- Gloria Talbott Princess Irawanie
- J. Anthony Hughes Dirty Dog Saloonkeeper (uncredited)
- Mike Mahoney Townsman (uncredited)
- Gail Davis Annie Oakley (uncredited)
- Mickey Finn Tough #2 in Dirty Dog Saloon
- Bob Gunderson James Gang Member
More from Norman Z. McLeod
More films directed by Norman Z. McLeod, best-rated first: Horse Feathers, Monkey Business, Alice in Wonderland and Never Wave at a WAC.
Alias Jesse James Plot Summary
What happens in Alias Jesse James from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Milford Farnsworth, Bob Hope, is a bumbling insurance agent who unknowingly sells a life insurance policy to the outlaw Jesse James Wendell Corey. He’s dispatched out West to “protect” James and safeguard the insurer’s investment, a mission that quickly spirals into something far more tangled than a simple policy dispute.
James has his own plan: to have Farnsworth killed while the insurance man is dressed as the outlaw so that James and his soon-to-be “widow” Cora Lee Collins Rhonda Fleming can collect on the $100,000 policy. The scheme sets off a chain of near-misses and comic danger as Farnsworth stumbles through one risky encounter after another, always narrowly escaping harm while he clumsily clings to life and, unexpectedly, to his own sense of right.
Full summary
The whole story of Alias Jesse James, scene by scene
Alias Jesse James Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Alias Jesse James?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which legendary comedian plays bumbling insurance agent Milford Farnsworth?
Alias Jesse James Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Arriva Jesse James” and “Ne tirez pas sur le bandit”.
- Also known as
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- Arriva Jesse James
- Ne tirez pas sur le bandit
- Ein Schuss und 50 Tote
- Valentão Era Apelido
- Pechowiec na prerii
- Valentão é Apelido
- Псевдоним – Джесси Джеймс
- Известен още като Джеси Джеймс
- Fedőneve: Jesse James
- 糊涂劫车案
- Zoraki Haydut
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Movies Like Alias Jesse James
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jesse James, I Shot Jesse James and Jesse James at Bay.
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Jesse James 1939 -
I Shot Jesse James 1949 -
Jesse James at Bay 1941 -
Jesse James vs. the Daltons 1954 -
The True Story of Jesse James 1957 -
The Return of Jesse James 1950 -
Alias Smith and Jones 1971 -
American Outlaws 2001 -
Young Jesse James 1960 -
Frank & Jesse 1994 -
Jesse James’ Women 1954 -
Days of Jesse James 1939
Alias Jesse James FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Alias Jesse James, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alias Jesse James?
Alias Jesse James runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Alias Jesse James released?
Alias Jesse James was released on March 20, 1959.
Who directed Alias Jesse James?
Alias Jesse James was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
More films by Norman Z. McLeod Who is in the cast of Alias Jesse James?
Alias Jesse James stars Jim Davis as Frank James, Wendell Corey as Jesse James and Ethan Laidlaw as James Gang Member, among 48 credited actors.
Does Alias Jesse James have a post-credit scene?
No. Alias Jesse James has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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