The Texan (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film
Released in 1920, The Texan is a western film directed by Lynn Reynolds. “A thrilling tale of the great south-west.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tex Benton, riding across the country, sees a turtle, catches a jack rabbit and tests out the old fable of the tortoise and the hare; when the rabbit wins, Tex vows to model his behavior on that style. In a border town, he rescues an Indian, "Bat," and the two become friends. In Wolfville, Tex enters a rodeo. Meanwhile, a stalled Eastern train carries Alice Marcum, the girl Tex decides he wants. Tex competes with an Easterner for the girl's attentions, but Tex, the "hare," loses to the Eastern tenderfoot, the "tortoise." Tex then concludes that he is not the marrying kind.
Who’s in it. The Texan stars Tom Mix as Tex Benton, Gloria Hope as Alice Marcum, Charles K. French as Wolf River Mayor and Sid Jordan as Jack Purdy, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Texan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Texan 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 Texan (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Texan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Texan?
- The Texan stars Tom Mix, Gloria Hope, Charles K. French, Sid Jordan and Pat Chrisman.
- When was The Texan released?
- The Texan was released in 1920.