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The Texan (1930): Classic Pre-Code Western Film Overview
The Texan is a 1930 pre-Code Western directed by John Cromwell and starring Gary Cooper and Fay Wray. The story follows a young bandit who flees to Mexico after a self-defense shooting and becomes entangled in a fraudulent scheme to impersonate a wealthy family's lost heir. Adapted from an O. Henry short story, the film blends elements of romance, drama, and moral conflict as the protagonist undergoes a transformation upon falling in love with a member of the household.