“A Ticket to Tomahawk” is a comedy-western movie from the year 1950. It is centered around the locations it was filmed and who played the different characters. The film has unique facts and backstage happenings that add to its interest.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in various locations in Colorado, USA, which include Molas Lake, Silverton, the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, Durango, Rockwood, and again in Silverton. These were the settings where the movie came to life. Filming took place from August 15, 1949, till October 21, 1949. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dan Dailey | Johnny Behind-the-Deuces |
| Anne Baxter | Kit Dodge Jr. |
| Rory Calhoun | Dakota |
| Walter Brennan | Terence Sweeny |
| Charles Kemper | Chuckity |
| Connie Gilchrist | Madame Adelaide |
| Arthur Hunnicutt | Sad Eyes |
| Will Wright | Marshal Kit Dodge |
| Chief Yowlachie | Pawnee |
| Victor Sen Yung | Long Time |
| Robert Adler | Bat (uncredited) |
| Raymond Bond | Stationmaster (uncredited) |
| Paul Brinegar | Henchman (uncredited) |
| Harry Carter | Charley (uncredited) |
| Edward Clark | Jet (uncredited) |
| Jack Elam | Fargo (uncredited) |
| Robert Filmer | Deputy Sheriff (uncredited) |
| Joseph Forte | Townsman (uncredited) |
| William Gould | Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| Tim Graham | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Raymond Greenleaf | Mayor (uncredited) |
| Paul Harvey | Mr. Bishop (uncredited) |
| Herbert Heywood | Old-Timer (uncredited) |
| John Horan | Undertaker (uncredited) |
| Olin Howland | Railway Conductor (uncredited) |
| Mauritz Hugo | Dawson (uncredited) |
| Lee MacGregor | Gilo (uncredited) |
| Joyce Mackenzie | Ruby (uncredited) |
| Marion Marshall | Annie (uncredited) |
| George Melford | Stationmaster (uncredited) |
| John Merton | Clayton (uncredited) |
| Marilyn Monroe | Clara (uncredited) |
| Dick Ryan | Townsman (uncredited) |
| William Self | Telegrapher (uncredited) |
| Harry Seymour | Velvet Fingers (uncredited) |
| Jerry Sheldon | Henchman (uncredited) |
| Barbara Smith | Julie (uncredited) |
| Charles Soldani | Black Wolf (uncredited) |
| Shooting Star | Crazy Dog (uncredited) |
| Charles Stevens | Trancos (uncredited) |
| Clarence Straight | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Chief Thundercloud | Crooked Knife (uncredited) |
| Jim Toney | Henchman (uncredited) |
| John War Eagle | Lone Eagle (uncredited) |
| Guy Wilkerson | Dr. Brink (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was shot in the year 1949.
- Various parts of Colorado, USA, were the filming locations.
- The filming continued for about two months, from mid-August till late October in 1949.
- The film was directed by Richard Sale and the leading roles were played by Dan Dailey, Anne Baxter, Rory Calhoun and others.
- A comedy-western movie, it was released on 19 May 1950 in the USA.
- The plot revolves around a train trying to reach Tomahawk, Colorado in 1876 while facing sabotage from stagecoach operators fearing loss of business.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Molas Lake, Silverton, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 37.7522495
- Longitude: -107.6825789
- Place ID: ChIJs10NQ0jdPocR1w2rsp1oYZM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Molas Lake Park & Campground, US-550, Silverton, CO 81433, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, Durango, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 37.27528
- Longitude: -107.8800667
- Place ID: ChIJI_yFvaYCPIcRWn6mo4KIK9w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Durango, CO, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Rockwood, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 37.4908329
- Longitude: -107.8020103
- Place ID: ChIJtQjp0gW7PocRg0bQnY1v06o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rockwood, CO 81301, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Silverton, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 37.811941
- Longitude: -107.6645057
- Place ID: ChIJTT8-1PjnPocRP8t9tS4432g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Silverton, CO 81433, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
