Jesse James (1939) is a western movie created by Henry King and includes Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly, and Randolph Scott. Written by Nunnally Johnson, the movie is based on the life of the famous criminal for which the movie gets its name.

Plot

The movie follows the life and death of Jesse James (Tyrone Power), as well as his adventures with his brother, Frank James (Henry Fonda).

Jesse James (movie)

Actors

Tyrone Power as Jesse James

Henry Fonda as Frank James

Nancy Kelly as Zerelda 'Zee'

Randolph Scott as Will Wright

Henry Hull as Maj. Rufus Cobb

John Carradine as Bob Ford

Charles Tannen as Charlie Ford

Slim Summerville as Jailer

J. Edward Bromberg as Mr. Runyan

Brian Donlevy as Barshee

Donald Meek as McCoy

Claire Du Brey as Mrs. Bob Ford

Jane Darwell as Mrs. Samuels

Lon Chaney Jr. as James Gang member

Other websites

1939 movies

American Western (genre) movies

Movies directed by Henry King

Jesse James (movie)