About this release
Alan Ladd headlines this violent, action-filled western chronicle of the colorful adventures of the legendary Jim Bowie, the inventor of the famous Bowie knife. As in most such films, historical accuracy is sacrificed in exchange for an exciting, romantic tale as Bowie gambles, kills and romances his way to infamy.
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Disc 1
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The Iron Mistress (1952)
110 min
ActionWesternHistoryDramaRomance
In this biopic, Jim Bowie goes to New Orleans, where he falls for Judalon and befriends her brother, Narcisse. Soon, Jim is forced to avenge Narcisse's murder, but Judalon takes up with another man. Jim eventually has another romantic interlude with Judalon and is forced to kill one of her suitors in self-defense. Jim leaves town, and falls for the daughter of a Texas politician, but his entanglement with Judalon continues to bedevil him.
Credits
Director
Gordon Douglas
Writer
James R. Webb
Cast
Alan Laddas Jim Bowie
Virginia Mayoas Judalon de Bornay
Joseph Calleiaas Juan Moreno
Phyllis Kirkas Ursula de Varamendi
Alf Kjellinas Phillipe de Cabanal
Douglas Dickas Narcisse de Bornay
Anthony Carusoas Black Jack Sturdevant
Nedrick Youngas Henri Contrecourt
George Voskovecas John James Audubon
Richard Carlyleas Rezin Bowie
Cinematographer
John F. Seitz
Composer
Max Steiner
Editor
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Producer
Henry Blanke
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 2, 2026