Heroes of the Alamo

Overview

In early spring of 1833, the smoldering resentment of American settlers in Texas against their oppression by Mexico dictator General Santa Anna/Ana coming to a head. When a decree is issued that no more Americans may enter Texas, William H. Wharton, fiery head of a faction determined on independence or nothing, warns Stephen F. Austin that the time for half-measures is past. Austin, responsible for bringing the Americans to Texas as colonists, reminds Wharton that a settler's revolt against Mexico would dishonor his name and the arrangements he had with the Mexican government. He gets the "Whartonites" to agree to a general convention of all colonists. Almerian Dickinson, biggest land owner in the settlement of Gonzales, deeply in love with his wife Anne, warns Wharton that a bloody revolt would endanger every wife and mother in the colony. He proposes they send Austin to Mexico City to ask Santa Anna to grant Texans a voice in their own government.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 7, 1937

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Sunset Productions

Cast

Roger Williams,Paul Ellis,Ruth Findlay,Jack C. Smith,Rex Lease,Lane Chandler,Earle Hodgins,Willy Castello,Marilyn Haslett,Steve Clarkand 5 more

Director

Harry L. Fraser

Writer

Roby Wentz

Producer

Anthony J. Xydias

Cinematography

Robert E. Cline

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0133850