description Western Union Overview
Western Union, directed by Fritz Lang, depicts a 1861 story set in Arizona and Utah featuring Robert Young, Randolph Scott, and Dean Jagger. The narrative centers on an outlaw attempting to establish a telegraph line across the Great Plains, encountering conflict with his former gang and Native American tribes. The film diverges from historical accounts regarding the installation of telegraph wires and relations with indigenous populations.
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info Western Union Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1941 |
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Who directed Western Union?
Fritz Lang directed Western Union, a 1941 Western starring Robert Young, Randolph Scott, and Dean Jagger. The film was produced by 20th Century Fox.
What historical project drives the plot of Western Union?
The story follows the construction of a telegraph line across the American frontier in 1861. An outlaw named Vance Shaw becomes involved with the project while confronting his former associate, Doc Murdoch.
Where is Western Union set?
The film is set in the American Southwest and Great Plains during the early 1860s, including territory associated with Arizona and Utah. Its plot combines frontier action with the expansion of telegraph communication.
Is Western Union based on the real Western Union company?
The film uses the real Western Union telegraph expansion as its historical backdrop, but its characters and action story are fictionalized. The setting places the company's 1861 construction work inside a traditional Hollywood Western.
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