A Texas Romance, 1909

A Texas Romance, 1909

1964 · 20 min · Documentary

The film recreates the world of a small Texas town in 1909, based on photos and letters. It tells the story of a local mailman who falls in love, marries, and tragically loses his wife soon after.

Directed by Robert Benton · Written by Tom Jones

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