Hell's Crossroads Explained

Hell's Crossroads is a 1957 American Western film directed by Franklin Adreon and starring Stephen McNally,^[1] Peggie Castle, and Robert Vaughn.^[2] The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Arrigo.^[3]

Plot

The events leading up to the killing of the outlaw Jesse James in 1882.

Cast

• Stephen McNally as Victor 'Vic' Rodell
• Peggie Castle as Paula Collins
• Robert Vaughn as Bob Ford
• Barton MacLane as Pinkerton Agent Clyde O'Connell
• Harry Shannon as Clay Ford
• Henry Brandon as Jesse James
• Douglas Kennedy as Frank James
• Grant Withers as Sheriff Steve Oliver
• Myron Healey as Cole Younger
• Frank Wilcox as Gov. Crittenden of Missouri
• Jean Howell as Mrs. Jesse James
• Morris Ankrum as Wheeler
• Eddie Baker as Mr. Feniweather
• George Bell as Deputy
• Chip Carson as Telegraph Operator
• Heenan Elliott as Mr. Morley
• Joe Ferrante as Blacksmith
• Cactus Mack as Lynch Mob Member
• John Patrick as Express Agent
• Jack Perrin as Lynch Mob Member
• Bob Reeves as Lynch Mob Member

Release

Hell's Crossroads was released in theatres on March 8, 1957. The film can be streamed on Amazon Video.^[4]

See also

• List of American films of 1957

Sources

• Book: Pitts, Michael R.. Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films. McFarland & Company. New York City. 2012. 2nd. 978-0786463725. 149.
• Book: Maltin, Leonard. Leonard Maltin

. Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide: From the Silent Era Through 1965. Leonard Maltin. Plume. New York City. 2012. 978-0452295773. 287.

• Book: Rainey, Buck. Western Gunslingers in Face and on Film: Hollywood's Famous Lawmen and Outlaws. 1st. McFarland & Company. New York City. 1998. 978-0786403967. 96.
• Book: Wilt, David E.. Hardboiled in Hollywood. Bowling Green University Popular Press. Bowling Green, Ohio. 1991. 162. 9780879725259.

Notes and References

1. Book: Schneider, Jerry L.. Western Movie Making Locations Vol. 1 Southern California. Corriganville Press. Victorville, California. 2011. 978-0983197218.
2. Web site: Hell's Crossroads. Turner Classic Movies. Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Atlanta. November 13, 2016.
3. Book: Nash . Jay Robert . The Motion Picture Guide . Ross . Stanley Ralph . 1985 . Cinebooks . 978-0-933997-04-2 . en.
4. Web site: Hell's Crossroads. Amazon Video. Seattle. B009UC65F8. December 1, 2016.