Lem Smoot — Duel in the Sun Character Profile

About Lem Smoot

The Senator's old friend who informs him that Jesse's gunshot wound is not fatal. His news prompts the Senator to soften his stance and reconcile with his estranged son.

Character Facts

Played by

Harry Carey

Appears in

Duel in the Sun (1946)

Role

Supporting

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• Pearl Chavez (Jennifer Jones)
• Jesse McCanles (Joseph Cotten)
• Lewton "Lewt" McCanles (Gregory Peck)
• Scott Chavez (Herbert Marshall)
• Laura Belle McCanles (Lillian Gish)
• Sen. Jackson McCanles (Lionel Barrymore)
• Mrs. Chavez (Tilly Losch)
• Helen Langford (Joan Tetzel)
• The Sinkiller (Walter Huston)
• Sam Pierce (Charles Bickford)
• Mr. Langford (Otto Kruger)
• Vashti (Butterfly McQueen)