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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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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.
Rating:NR
Genre:Western, Comedy
Written By:Clair Huffaker, Oscar Saul
In Theaters:12/22/1961
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Runtime:99 minutes
Studio:Cummings-Harman Productions
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