The Oklahoman (1957)

In the year 1870, Dr. John Brighton, along with his beloved wife Louise, set off on an arduous wagon journey towards California. Their dreams are abruptly shattered when they reach the Oklahoma Territory. Louise, succumbing to the rigors of childbirth, breathes her last, leaving behind a newborn girl and a heartbroken husband. Louise's final resting place in the quaint town of Cherokee Wells becomes the anchor to which Dr. Brighton ties his life. The town, serene and tranquil, is where he decides to carry forward his medical practice. He finds refuge in the compassionate care of Mrs. Fitzgerald, a benevolent elderly widow, who not only provides him shelter but also steps in to nurture his infant daughter. However, beneath the surface of this peaceful town, a storm brews, stoked by the reckless greed of the wealthy rancher, Cass Dobie, and his brother Mel. Their unscrupulous tactics to undermine a competing cattleman trigger a wave of unrest. The real turmoil unravels when Cass, with avarice gleaming in his eyes, stumbles upon oil on the land of his indigenous neighbor, Charlie Smith. Oil, a novel and valuable commodity, intrigues Cass. His attempts to acquire Charlie's land are met with staunch refusal, sparking threats and escalating tensions. Amidst this chaos, Dr. Brighton finds himself entangled in the feud due to his close ties with the Smiths. The town's racial divide and the feud threaten to engulf all within, potentially resulting in a heartrending tragedy.

The Oklahoman is a western movie featuring Joel McCrea.

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