The Second Time Around
She's tangling with he-men who want to stay free-men... And showing you what a gal's gotta do to get a guy to say
NR 1961 · 99 min · ★ 6.2 · Western, Comedy
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.
Directed by Vincent Sherman · Written by Clair Huffaker
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Debbie Reynolds Lu Rogers -
Steve Forrest Dan Jones -
Andy Griffith Pat Collins -
Juliet Prowse Rena Mitchell -
Thelma Ritter Aggie Gates -
Ken Scott Sheriff Burns -
Isobel Elsom Mrs. Rogers -
Rodolfo Acosta Rodriguez -
Timothy Carey Bonner - T Tom Greenway Deputy Shack
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Eleanor Audley Mrs. Trask -
Marie Blake Mrs. Vera Collins
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