40-Horse Hawkins

Overview

Luke Hawkins, the jack-of-all-trades of the western town of Lariat, falls in love with Mary Darling, the leading lady in a traveling theatrical troupe (of the old-fashioned "mortgage melodrama" variety). He follows her to New York, takes another series of jobs, and finally works as an extra in Mary's new production. Just as the play is about to flop, Luke recognizes Mary, and his rush to take her in his arms turns the show into a hit.

Cast

Hoot Gibson

Luke Hawkins

Anne Cornwall

Mary Darling

Richard Tucker

Rudolph Catalina

Helen Holmes

Sylvia Dean

Jack Gordon Edwards

Johnny

Edward Burns

Sheriff (as Ed Burns)

Edward Sedgwick

Stage Manager

John Judd

Will Bill Bailey