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The Second Time Around

The Second Time Around

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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"

1961

1h 39m

6.2(13 votes)

Western

Comedy

Overview

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Debbie Reynolds

Debbie Reynolds

Lu Rogers

Steve Forrest

Steve Forrest

Dan Jones

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Pat Collins

Juliet Prowse

Juliet Prowse

Rena Mitchell

Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter

Aggie Gates

Ken Scott

Ken Scott

Sheriff Burns

Isobel Elsom

Isobel Elsom

Mrs. Rogers

Rodolfo Acosta

Rodolfo Acosta

Rodriguez

Timothy Carey

Timothy Carey

Bonner

Tom Greenway

Deputy Shack

Creative team

Directed by: Vincent Sherman
Written by: Clair Huffaker
Oscar Saul
Produced by: Jack Cummings

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