The Telegraph Trail

1933 Feature Film ★ 5.8/10

Released 3/18/1933 (United States)

📖 Storyline

Greedy opportunist Gus Lynch, in order to continue to gouge townsfolk for necessary supplies, convinces High Wolf and his Indian tribe that they need to prevent the completion of the new telegraph lines or their tribe will be wiped out by a new influx of white men. Receiving an incomplete message warning of a white man's involvement in the recent Indian uprisings, cavalry scout John Trent is sent in to rectify the situation. —Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>Greedy opportunist Gus Lynch, in order to continue to gouge townsfolk for necessary supplies, convinces High Wolf and his Indian tribe that they need to prevent the completion of the new telegraph lines or their tribe will be wiped out by a new influx of white men. Receiving an incomplete message warning of a white man's involvement in the recent Indian uprisings, cavalry scout John Trent is sent in to rectify the situation. —Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>

🎭 Cast & Crew

Director Tenny Wright

Main Star John Wayne, Character: John Trent

Supporting Duke (as Duke - John's Horse), Frank McHugh (as Corporal Tippy), Marceline Day (as Alice Keller), Otis Harlan (as Uncle Zeke Keller), Albert J. Smith (as Gus Lynch), Yakima Canutt (as High Wolf), Lafe McKee (as Lafe), Chuck Baldra (as Chuck - Guitar Player), Chief John Big Tree (as Indian Chief), Bob Burns (as Townsman), Nora Bush (as Settler), Ben Corbett (as Benny - Wagon Driver), Frank Ellis (as First Henchman), Bob Fleming (as Officer), Clarence Geldert (as Army Captain), Jack Jones (as Banjo Player), Jack Kirk (as Jack - Guitar Player)

ℹ️ Details

IMDb Rating 5.8/10 (721 votes)

Reviews 13

Release Date 3/18/1933 (United States)

Format Feature Film

Filmed In United States

Country United States

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