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The Second Time Around (1961): Cast

The Second Time Around (1961) movie poster

The Second Time Around is a 1961 comedy western directed by Vincent Sherman, starring Debbie Reynolds as Lu Rogers, Timothy Carey and Steve Forrest. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Second Time Around (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Vincent Sherman
Genres
Western , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Second Time Around About?

The premise of The Second Time Around without spoilers.

In 1911 a widowed mother of two escapes New York City for the frontier of Arizona, taking work as a ranch hand before rising to become the town’s elected sheriff. While she wrestles with men who value freedom over commitment, a charismatic gambler and a steadfast rancher become rivals for her heart.

The Second Time Around Themes & Keywords

· 41 tags
  • 1910s
  • arizona
  • female sheriff
  • based on novel
  • held at gunpoint
  • arizona territory
  • henchman
  • shotgun
  • bartender
  • cantina cook
  • politics
  • general store owner
+29 more
  • cattleman
  • cattle rancher
  • cattle ranch
  • deception
  • election voter
  • sheriff election
  • train passenger
  • train conductor
  • deputy sheriff
  • ranch hand
  • bank teller
  • brawling
  • bandit
  • con artist
  • mexican
  • poker the card game
  • year 1911
  • new york city
  • reynolds and ritter
  • female police officer kidnapped
  • abduction
  • kidnapping
  • children
  • kidnapping a sheriff
  • sheriff
  • widow
  • tabasco sauce
  • statehood
  • ice cream parlor
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Cast & crew

The Second Time Around Cast & Characters

Debbie Reynolds leads the cast as Lu Rogers, with Timothy Carey as Bonner and Steve Forrest as Dan Jones. Directed by Vincent Sherman; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Second Time Around

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From the director

More from Vincent Sherman

More films directed by Vincent Sherman: Bogie, Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes, A Fever in the Blood and Ice Palace.

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The Second Time Around Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Second Time Around.

The Second Time Around (1961) Official Trailer #1 - Classic Movie HD
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The Second Time Around Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Ein Stern im Westen” and “Sola ante el peligro”.

Also known as
  • Ein Stern im Westen
  • Sola ante el peligro
  • La Farfelue de l'Arizona
  • Второй раз с начала
  • Lo sceriffo in gonnella
  • 小寡妇
  • 小寡婦

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FAQ

The Second Time Around FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Second Time Around, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Second Time Around?

The Second Time Around runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Second Time Around released?

The Second Time Around was released on December 22, 1961.

Who directed The Second Time Around?

The Second Time Around was directed by Vincent Sherman.

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Who is in the cast of The Second Time Around?

The Second Time Around stars Debbie Reynolds as Lu Rogers, Timothy Carey as Bonner and Steve Forrest as Dan Jones, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Second Time Around have a post-credit scene?

No. The Second Time Around has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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