Three Faces West(1940)
What barrier mars the path of their destiny...the fulfillment of their right to happiness?
Three Faces West Synopsis
Viennese surgeon Dr. Braun and his daughter Leni come to a small town in North Dakota as refugees from Hitler. When the winds of the Dust Bowl threaten the town, John Phillips leads the townsfolk in moving to greener pastures in Oregon. He falls for Leni, but she is betrothed to the man who helped her and her father escape from the Third Reich. She must decide between the two men.
Three Faces West (1940) is a drama, romance and western film directed by Bernard Vorhaus, released on July 3, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars John Wayne, Sigrid Gurie, Charles Coburn and Spencer Charters. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard Vorhaus
- Writers:
- Samuel Ornitz, Joseph Moncure March, F. Hugh Herbert
- Producers:
- Sol C. Siegel
- Cinematographer:
- John Alton
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Three Faces West Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as John Phillips
Sigrid Gurie
as Leni 'Lenchen' Braun
Charles Coburn
as Dr. Karl Braun
Spencer Charters
as Dr. 'Nunk' Atterbury
Helen MacKellar
as Mrs. Welles
Roland Varno
as Dr. Eric Von Scherer
Sonny Bupp
as Billy Welles
Wade Boteler
as Mr. Harris, Department of Agriculture Official
Trevor Bardette
as Clem Higgins
Russell Simpson
as Minister
- Charles Waldron
Charles Waldron
as Dr. William Thorpe
Wendell Niles
as Man-on-the-Street Radio Announcer
Key crew
Directed by Bernard Vorhaus, written by Samuel Ornitz, Joseph Moncure March and F. Hugh Herbert, produced by Sol C. Siegel.
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Three Faces West Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 19 ratings.
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Three Faces West – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Three Faces West online?
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Three Faces West (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Three Faces West?
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The main cast of Three Faces West (1940) includes John Wayne, Sigrid Gurie, Charles Coburn, Spencer Charters and Helen MacKellar. The film was directed by Bernard Vorhaus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Three Faces West released?
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Three Faces West was released on July 3, 1940 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Three Faces West worth watching?
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Three Faces West (1940) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.