
Martyrs of the Alamo
Drama · History
Overview
The story of the defense of the mission-turned-fortress by 185 Texans against an overwhelming Mexican army in 1836.
Top Cast


Sam De Grasse
Sam De Grasse
Silent Smith
Sam De Grasse
Silent Smith


Allan Sears
Allan Sears
David Crockett
Allan Sears
David Crockett


Walter Long
Walter Long
Santa Anna
Walter Long
Santa Anna


Alfred Paget
Alfred Paget
James Bowie
Alfred Paget
James Bowie


Fred Burns
Fred Burns
Captain Dickinson
Fred Burns
Captain Dickinson
John T. Dillon
John T. Dillon
Colonel Travis
John T. Dillon
Colonel Travis


Juanita Hansen
Juanita Hansen
Old Soldier's Daughter
Juanita Hansen
Old Soldier's Daughter


Ora Carew
Ora Carew
Mrs. Dickinson
Ora Carew
Mrs. Dickinson


Monte Blue
Monte Blue
Defender of the Alamo
Monte Blue
Defender of the Alamo


Charles Stevens
Charles Stevens
Mexican Soldier
Charles Stevens
Mexican Soldier
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