The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston
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1963
0h 57m
5.6(5 votes)
Western

Overview

Circuit-riding Texas lawyer Timothy Higgins defends a former girlfriend against a murder charge stemming from an extortionist's threat to reveal her shady past. Through adroit courtroom work, Higgins is able to acquit her and reveal who actually shot the fatal bullet.

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