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The Woman of the Town   1943         N/R, 90 min. Genre: Western Director: George Archainbaud   Cast: Claire Trevor, Albert Dekker, Barry Sullivan, Henry Hull, Marion Martin, Porter Hall, Percy Kilbride, Beryl Wallace, Arthur Hohl, Clem Bevans, George Cleveland, Russell Hicks, Teddi Sherman, Herbert Rawlinson, Marlene Mains   Partially based on fact, this film is an account of Bat Masterson's (Albert Dekker) experiences in Dodge City. When unable to get a job as a newspaper reporter, Bat becomes the marshal of the town. Bat falls in love with dance-hall girl Dora (Claire Trevor) who works hard behind the scenes to look after the welfare of the town's citizens. When Dora is gunned down by cattle baron King Kennedy (Barry Sullivan), Bat not only takes care of King but also honors Dora for her efforts to clean up the town. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Musical Score. Cast Claire Trevor Dora Hand Albert Dekker Bat Masterson Barry Sullivan King Kennedy Henry Hull Inky Wilkinson Marion Martin Daisy Davenport Porter Hall Mayor Dog Killey Percy Kilbride Rev. Samuel Small Beryl Wallace Louella O. Parsons Arthur Hohl Robert Wright Clem Bevans Buffalo Burns George Cleveland Judge Blackburn Russell Hicks Publisher Teddi Sherman Fanny Garretson Herbert Rawlinson Doc Sears Marlene Mains Annie Logan