The Second Greatest Sex (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, The Second Greatest Sex is a western film directed by George Marshall, running about 87 minutes. “THE SINGIN' DANCIN' SAGA OF THOSE KANSAS CALICO DAYS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1880, Osawkie, Kansas is feuding with rival town Mandaroon over which will be county seat, keeping the town's men away from home most of the time. The last straw is when Matt Davis feels compelled to go on a new foray on his wedding night; his bride Liza (just call her Lysistrata) takes teacher Cassie's advice and organizes a marital strike to make the men-folk stop their nonsense.
Who’s in it. The Second Greatest Sex stars Jeanne Crain as Liza McClure, George Nader as Matt Davis, Kitty Kallen as Katy Connors and Bert Lahr as Job McClure, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Second Greatest Sex has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Second Greatest Sex page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Second Greatest Sex tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Second Greatest Sex (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Second Greatest Sex change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Second Greatest Sex worth watching?
- The Second Greatest Sex holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Second Greatest Sex?
- The Second Greatest Sex stars Jeanne Crain, George Nader, Kitty Kallen, Bert Lahr and Mamie Van Doren.
- When was The Second Greatest Sex released?
- The Second Greatest Sex was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.