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Many Rivers to Cross

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Headstrong Mary Stuart Cherne (Eleanor Parker) is in hot pursuit of frontiersman Bushrod Gentry (Robert Taylor), and is determined to make him her husband. Naturally, Bushrod has no desire to leave the happy, wandering life of a trapper. He heads north to escape Mary's nuptial advances. But with hostile Shawnee Indians at every turn, Bushrod and Mary must set aside their differences and work together to survive the wilds of the unfamiliar territory.
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Grant Watson Fiction Machine Jul 30, 2024
5/10
Is there enough comedy to overcome the shortfalls of the film? Probably not: while historical context can forgive a certain amount of the negative depictions, there is no pressing urge to forgive the weakness of the film in general. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Dec 19, 2008
C
A rube Western comedy romance with no kick, that's set in the late 18th-century frontier of Kentucky. Go to Full Review
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David L @RT95481682 4 days ago It's a stinker, neither adventure or comedy. What a waste of two accomplished actors. See more
Steve D @RT35616104 Aug 29, 2026 I am embarrassed for Parker. See more
Patricia L @RT82331064 Jun 11, 2026 Both my late husband and I have always liked this movie. I had ordered it on DVD so he could watch it whenever he wanted. He passed away the day the DVD arrived. Eleanor Parker was one of my favorite actresses. She was such fun to watch as Steppin Woman. Robert Taylor as well. That is what this film is about. It's just fun to watch. Parker and Taylor play well together. I love watching this film over and over. I do not think it deserves the harsh reviews. It's a light comedy, and that's that. See more
Alejandro C @RT00490272 Jun 20, 2025 Una de las películas más divertidas que he visto en mi vida. Nunca robert Taylor estuvo tan divertido y Eleanor Parker tan empoderada y tan femenina. El resto de actores y actrices acompañan muy eficazmente a la pareja protagonista. Incluso los indios están geniales. En resumen si quieres pasar un buen rato véala.👍😅 See more
Jeff S @jeffstone Mar 5, 2024 Most light-hearted film good for some laughs. See more
Jul 7, 2023 Eleanor Parker was funny as heck in this one. Yes you will like it. I highly recommend it, James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas, July 7, 2023. See more
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Roy Rowland

Director

Robert Taylor

Bushrod Gentry

Eleanor Parker

Mary Stuart Cherne

Victor McLaglen

Cadmus Cherne

James Arness

Esau Hamilton

Josephine Hutchinson

Mrs. Cherne
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Synopsis Headstrong Mary Stuart Cherne (Eleanor Parker) is in hot pursuit of frontiersman Bushrod Gentry (Robert Taylor), and is determined to make him her husband. Naturally, Bushrod has no desire to leave the happy, wandering life of a trapper. He heads north to escape Mary's nuptial advances. But with hostile Shawnee Indians at every turn, Bushrod and Mary must set aside their differences and work together to survive the wilds of the unfamiliar territory.
Director
Roy Rowland
Producer
Jack Cummings
Screenwriter
Harry Brown, Guy Trosper
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre
Western, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 4, 1955, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 32m
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