The Second Time Around

1961
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1h 39m

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6.5/10

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Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, and Juliet Prowse in The Second Time Around (1961)

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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Comedy Romance Western

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... Read allIn 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.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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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

908

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 2 nominations

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Debbie Reynolds

Lucretia 'Lu' Rogers

Steve Forrest

Dan Jones

Andy Griffith

Pat Collins

Juliet Prowse

Rena Mitchell

Thelma Ritter

Aggie Gates

Ken Scott

Sheriff Burns

Isobel Elsom

Mrs. Rogers

Rodolfo Acosta

Rodriguez
(as Rudolph Acosta)

Timothy Carey

Bonner

Tom Greenway

Deputy Shack

Eleanor Audley

Mrs. Trask

Marie Blake

Mrs. Vera Collins
(as Blossom Rock)

Pilar Arcos

The Cantina Cook
(uncredited)

Sam Bagley

Townsman
(uncredited)

Evadne Baker

Girl
(uncredited)

Leonard Baker

Bandit
(uncredited)

Arthur Berkeley

Pedestrian
(uncredited)

Nicky Blair

Nick
(uncredited)

Director
- Vincent Sherman
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Trivia
Debbie Reynolds and Thelma Ritter also co-starred, a year later, in How the West Was Won (1962). Ritter's character is named Aggie/Agatha in both movies.

Goofs
When Mrs Gates shows the orphaned chickens to Lucretia they are actually ducklings and not chicks.

Quotes
Lucretia 'Lu' Rogers: I've been on the train four days, and it was a little dusty coming in from town. Could I have a bath?
Aggie Gates: On Thursday?

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7/10

light Debbie Reynolds rom-com western

It's 1911 New York City. Lucretia 'Lu' Rogers (Debbie Reynolds) is a widower with two young children. She decides to head out to Arizona for a new start. Her expected job falls through. Aggie Gates (Thelma Ritter) hires her as a ranch hand and tries to set her up with neighbor Pat Collins (Andy Griffith). Dan Jones (Steve Forrest) is the scheming saloon owner.

This is a fun little lightweight western. Debbie Reynolds gets to do some physical pratfall humor. There is a perfectly fine love triangle with two sharply drawn men. Debbie makes it all working. Thelma Ritter is great. It is light fun.