Buchanan, Edgar 1903-1979Overview
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Most widely held works about
Edgar Buchanan
Most widely held works by
Edgar Buchanan
George Steven's production of Shane
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5 editions published between 1982 and 2003 in English and held by 1,810 libraries worldwide A drifter and retired gunfighter assists a homestead family terrorized by an aging cattleman and his hired gun.
Penny serenade
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29 editions published between 1983 and 2009 in English and held by 501 libraries worldwide A young couple experience a series of misfortunes, which puts a strain on their marriage.
Cheaper by the dozen
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 363 libraries worldwide Set in the early 20th century, this classic family comedy follows the efforts of a husband and wife as they try to maintain control in a home with 12 children.
The over the hill gang
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33 editions published between 1991 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 295 libraries worldwide With the help of three "over-the-hill" old pals, a retired Texas Ranger cleans up a town run by a crooked mayor, a drunken judge and a trigger-happy sheriff.
The big trees
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32 editions published between 1980 and 2005 in English and held by 261 libraries worldwide Peaceful homesteaders, living among the huge redwood trees, attempt to avert possession of their land by a ruthless land baron.
Rage at dawn
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21 editions published between 1955 and 2007 in English and held by 256 libraries worldwide Based on the real life escapades of the infamous Reno Brothers gang, this double-barreled western adventure stars Randolph Scott as the tough, two-fisted Chicago special agent assigned to bring the outlaws to justice.
Ride the high country
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4 editions published between 1962 and 1996 in English and held by 253 libraries worldwide Two aging gunmen accept the job of transporting gold from a mining camp back to town. One views the commission as a means of regaining his self-respect. The other intends to steal the gold. The men eventually join forces to protect the gold shipment and a young woman from a brutal gang of brothers.
Move over, darling
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 241 libraries worldwide A man who is ready to have his missing wife declared legally dead and remarry finds himself in a predicament when his first wife turns up after five years of being gone!
The Over-the-hill gang rides again
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17 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 181 libraries worldwide Four retired Texas Rangers come to the aid of the legendary Baltimore Kid when he has been falsely accused of a crime. A 1970 TV-movie sequel to the 1969 "Over-the-hill gang" motion picture.
Petticoat Junction
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13 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 172 libraries worldwide Seven episodes of the television program set in Hooterville, a small agricultural community where widower Kate Bradley runs the Shady Rest with the aid of her brother, Uncle Joe, and three attractive daughters, Billie Jo, Bobby Jo, and Betty Jo.
Cimarron
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 147 libraries worldwide April 22, 1889. Tens of thousands of hopeful homesteaders are poised at the Oklahoma border, waiting for the gunshots that will send them on a feverish dash to claim a share of two million acres free for the taking.
The over the hill gang The over the hill gang rides again
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6 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 140 libraries worldwide Feature 1. When a small Texas town is besieged by political corruption, several elderly ex-Rangers reunite to stem the crooked tide. Feature 2. The legendary Baltimore Kid has been wrongly accused of a crime. Only four men are brave enough to clear his name and clean up the town.
Buffalo Bill
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 132 libraries worldwide This historical epic follows Buffalo Bill from his adventures in the West to his courageous battles in the East, where he travels to condemn the slaughter of the Indians and buffalo.
The desperadoes
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2 editions published between 1996 and 2005 in English and held by 126 libraries worldwide A reformed ex-outlaw (Ford) is framed for a bank robbery, his friend the sheriff (Scott) helps him escape, and together they bring the real robbers to justice.
The Cary Grant box set
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 126 libraries worldwide Holiday: An iconoclastic young man engaged to a snooty heiress discovers he's really in love with his fiancee's down-to-earth sister.
Abilene town
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13 editions published between 1946 and 2007 in English and held by 125 libraries worldwide Dan Mitchell, the town marshall, is determined to maintain law and order between homesteaders and cattlemen following the Civil War.
Texas
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2 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 122 libraries worldwide A comedy/action-adventure western about two confederate veterans aimlessly wandering around Texas after the Civil War. They go their separate ways, then eventually both end up falling in love with the rancher's daughter.
The man from Colorado
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2 editions published between 1948 and 2004 in English and held by 118 libraries worldwide A sadistic Civil War vet (Ford), now a judge, teeters on the brink of insanity-- and a town is on the edge of revolt. Only one man, the marshall (Holden), stands between them in this powerful western which delves into the devasting psychological effects of war.
Lust for gold
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 100 libraries worldwide A young man searches for a fabled gold mine worth tens of millions of dollars.
Petticoat junction. The official first season
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 96 libraries worldwide "As Shady Rest Hotel owner Kate Bradley works hard to keep her guests happy, she has to work even harder to keep her slooow Uncle Joe in line! But it's Kate's three beautiful daughters, Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo and Betty Jo, who are the hotel's main attraction, while good ole Charley and Floyd keep the Cannonball train running."--Container. more
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Absence and presumption of death Adoption Comedy films Comedy films Drama DVD-Video discs Feature films Feature films Fiction films Fiction television programs Film adaptations Frontier and pioneer life Fugitives from justice Gilbreth, Frank Bunker,--1868-1924 Gilbreth, Lillian Moller,--1878-1972 Gold mines and mining Gunfights History Hotels Husband and wife Life change events Male friendship Man-woman relationships Marriage Marriage service Married people Melodramas (Motion pictures) Murder Oklahoma Oklahoma Land Rush (1889) Outlaws Ranchers Remarriage Reporters and reporting Robbery Romantic comedy films Schaefer, Jack,--1907-1991 Shane (Fictitious character : Schaefer) Sheriffs Television comedies Television comedies Television series United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired West (U.S.) Western films Western films Widows Wyoming Zola, Émile,--1840-1902
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Alternative Names
Buchanan, William Edgar.
Languages
English
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Multiple languages (4) No Linguistic content (3) Spanish (2) French (1) Undetermined (1) Covers
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