The Virginian

The Virginian

Directed by Victor Fleming 91 mins (1929)

A good-natured cowboy who is romancing the new schoolmarm has a crisis of conscience when he discovers his best friend is engaged in cattle rustling.

Gary Cooper - The Virginian


Based on the novel by Owen Wister, first published in 1902.This was Gary Cooper's first talking picture and first lead role in a western. He felt that sound would ruin him, believing his voice was not adequate to the task, however Cooper would later refer to this as his favourite role.


Also starring Walter Huston, Mary Brian, Richard Arlen, Helen Ware and Eugene Pallette.