The Petrified Forest


1955

Brief Synopsis

The story of Alan Squire, a drifter who becomes involved with Gabby Maple, the daughter of an Arizona diner owner, and a gang of escaped convicts led by Duke Mantee as they seize the diner for a hideout. Based on the play by Robert E. Sherwood. "The Petrified Forest" was also seen as a segment of "

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1955

Synopsis

The story of Alan Squire, a drifter who becomes involved with Gabby Maple, the daughter of an Arizona diner owner, and a gang of escaped convicts led by Duke Mantee as they seize the diner for a hideout. Based on the play by Robert E. Sherwood. "The Petrified Forest" was also seen as a segment of "Robert Montgomery Presents" (NBC, October 23, 1950) with Robert Montgomery (Alan), Joan Lorring (Gabby), and Herbert Rudley (Duke), and "Celanese Theater" (ABC, February 20, 1952) with David Niven (Alan), Kim Hunter (Gabby), and Lloyd Gough (Duke).

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1955

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