The Second Time Around

1961
Approved
1h 39m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

907

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Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, and Juliet Prowse in The Second Time Around (1961)

In 1911, a widow with two children leaves New York City for territorial Arizona and becomes a ranch hand and later gets herself elected sheriff. A gambler and a rancher become rivals for her affections.

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In 1911, a widow with two children leaves New York City for territorial Arizona and becomes a ranch hand and later gets herself elected sheriff. A gambler and a rancher become rivals for her... Read allIn 1911, a widow with two children leaves New York City for territorial Arizona and becomes a ranch hand and later gets herself elected sheriff. A gambler and a rancher become rivals for her affections.In 1911, a widow with two children leaves New York City for territorial Arizona and becomes a ranch hand and later gets herself elected sheriff. A gambler and a rancher become rivals for her affections.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

907

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 nominations

Rodriguez
(as Rudolph Acosta)

Timothy Carey

Bonner

Tom Greenway

Deputy Shack

Eleanor Audley

Mrs. Trask

Marie Blake

Mrs. Vera Collins
(as Blossom Rock)

Pilar Arcos

The Cantina Cook
(uncredited)

Sam Bagley

Townsman
(uncredited)

Evadne Baker

Girl
(uncredited)

Leonard Baker

Bandit
(uncredited)

Arthur Berkeley

Pedestrian
(uncredited)

Nicky Blair

Nick
(uncredited)

Director
- Vincent Sherman
Writers
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Trivia
Debbie Reynolds and Thelma Ritter also co-starred, a year later, in How the West Was Won (1962). Ritter's character is named Aggie/Agatha in both movies.

Goofs
When Mrs Gates shows the orphaned chickens to Lucretia they are actually ducklings and not chicks.

Quotes
Lucretia 'Lu' Rogers: I've been on the train four days, and it was a little dusty coming in from town. Could I have a bath?
Aggie Gates: On Thursday?

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Featured review

10/10

Delightful Western romp!

I remember seeing this movie at the theater and thoroughly enjoying it. I would very much like to see it again and cannot understand why it is not available. I loved Debbie Reynolds, of course, but Thelma Ritter as always is truly splendid as are all other cast members. Steve Forrest is a handsome romantic lead with Andy Griffin and Juliet Prowse creating a colorful background. The whole concept of a very proper young Boston widow with two adorable children trying to make a new life in the West working as of all things a ranch hand makes for most enjoyable entertainment. Why is this movie not available for purchase on DVD?