Texas Lady (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1955, Texas Lady is a western film directed by Tim Whelan, running about 82 minutes. “WOMANLY WILES WERE HER WEAPONS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Claudette Colbert plays Prudence Webb, who arrives in the wide-open town of Fort Ralston, Texas, to assume control of her late father's newspaper. Her first major print crusade is aimed at gambler Chris Mooney (Barry Sullivan), whom Prudence holds responsible for her dad's suicide. She then takes aim at a couple of crooked cattle barons (Ray Collins and Walter Sande), who'd like nothing better than to put Prudence out of the way for keeps.
Who’s in it. Texas Lady stars Claudette Colbert as Prudence Webb, Barry Sullivan as Chris Mooney, Ray Collins as Mica Ralston (rancher) and James Bell as Clay Ballard (Clarion owner), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Texas Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Texas Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Texas Lady 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 Texas Lady (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Texas Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Texas Lady worth watching?
- Texas Lady holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Texas Lady?
- Texas Lady stars Claudette Colbert, Barry Sullivan, Ray Collins, James Bell and Horace McMahon.
- When was Texas Lady released?
- Texas Lady was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.