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In 1850s Oregon, a businessman is torn between his love of two very different women and his loyalty to a compulsive gambler friend who goes over the line.
Canyon Passage (1946) is a western film directed by Jacques Tourneur, released on July 17, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Dana Andrews, Brian Donlevy, Susan Hayward and Patricia Roc. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
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Dana Andrews
as Logan Stuart
Brian Donlevy
as George Camrose
Susan Hayward
as Lucy Overmire
Patricia Roc
as Caroline Marsh
Ward Bond
as Honey Bragg
Hoagy Carmichael
as Hi Linnet
Fay Holden
as Mrs. Overmire
Stanley Ridges
as Jonas Overmire
Lloyd Bridges
as Johnny Steele
Andy Devine
as Ben Dance
Victor Cutler
as Vane Blazier
Rose Hobart
as Marta Lestrade
Directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by Ernest Pascal and Ernest Haycox, produced by Walter Wanger.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 70 ratings.
Any man, I suppose, who believes as I do that the human race is a horrible mistake. Canyon Passage is directed by Jacques Tourneur and is adapted by Ernest Pascal from the novel written by Ernest Haycox. It stars Dana Andrews, Brian Donlevy, Ward Bond, Susan Hayward, Lloyd Bridges & Patricia Roc, with Hoagy Carmichael also supporting and offering up ditties such as the Oscar Nominated "Ole Buttermilk Sky". Music is…
Reviewed on February 18, 2017
“Gold is only yellow gravel!”. That’s the philosophy of frontiersman-cum-entrepreneur “Logan” (Dana Andrews) as he tries to establish a thriving freight business amidst the backwoods of Oregon. He’s helped by the pragmatic “Clenchfield” (Halliwell Hobbes) which is just as well because there are plenty like “Bragg” (Ward Bond) who want to see him fall flat. He’s also a bit conflicted on the romantic front too.…
Reviewed on February 9, 2026
**_Dana Andrews, Susan Hayward, and Brian Donlevy in 1856 Oregon_** This captures the spirit of Ernest Haycox’s lyrical storytelling with developed characters and outstanding location shooting. Andrews stars as an ambitious businessman whose plans are interrupted by his compassion for afflicted hombres. Hayward is on hand as his potential romantic interest, along with Patricia Roc, while Donlevy plays an indebted…
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
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The main cast of Canyon Passage (1946) includes Dana Andrews, Brian Donlevy, Susan Hayward, Patricia Roc and Ward Bond. The film was directed by Jacques Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Canyon Passage was released on July 17, 1946 and runs for 1h 32m.
Canyon Passage (1946) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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