Bitter Heritage
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Screenplay byJoseph Landon
Directed byPaul Wendkos
StarringFranchot Tone
Country of originUnited States
| Bitter Heritage | |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Joseph Landon |
| Directed by | Paul Wendkos |
| Starring | Franchot Tone |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company | Screen Gems |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1958 |
Bitter Heritage is a 1958 American TV movie directed by Paul Wendkos and starring Franchot Tone. It was originally written for Playhouse 90.[1] The widow of Jesse James, Jr. lodged an injunction with Screen Gems claiming invasion of privacy.[2] The court turned down the injunction.[3]
The story of Jesse James's peace-loving son and his uncle Frank.
Cast
- Franchot Tone as Frank James
- Elizabeth Montgomery as Mary Brecker
- James Drury as Jesse James, Jr.
- Henry Hull as Old Henry
- Eva Le Gallienne as Grandma James
- Dayton Lummis as Colonel Brecker
- Strother Martin as Earle Eheeler
- Robert Middleton as Luke Crocker
- Denver Pyle as Sam Wheeler
- Russell Thorson as Sheriff Piets
