The Capture of Jesse James
Episode of You Are There
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"The Capture of Jesse James" is a 1953 American television play. It starred John Kerr and James Dean.[1] Dean and Kerr were often rivals for roles during their careers.[2]
Directed bySidney Lumet
Written byLeslie Slote
Walter Bernstein (uncredited)
Walter Bernstein (uncredited)
Narrated byWalter Cronkite
Original air dateFebruary 8, 1953
| "The Capture of Jesse James" | |
|---|---|
| You Are There episode | |
| Directed by | Sidney Lumet |
| Written by | Leslie Slote Walter Bernstein (uncredited) |
| Narrated by | Walter Cronkite |
| Original air date | February 8, 1953 |
| Running time | 30 mins |
| Guest appearances | |
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Kerr recalled "Dean liked the part. We both enjoyed practicing 'quick draw'" and that Sidney Lumet "was a wonderful director, even then."[3]
Premise
On April 3, 1882, Jesse James is killed by Robert Ford, a member of his own gang.