Trial by Trigger(1944)
Trial by Trigger Synopsis
California logger Bill Cardigan must save his stand of redwoods from being bought by unscrupulous Dan Fallon, a logging company owner from Michigan.
Trial by Trigger (1944) is a western film directed by William C. McGann, released on May 27, 1944 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Robert Shayne, Cheryl Walker, Warner Anderson and Ralph Dunn. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- William C. McGann
- Writers:
- Jack Scholl, Ed Earl Repp, Michael Fessier
- Producers:
- Gordon Hollingshead
- Cinematographer:
- Virgil Miller
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Trial by Trigger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Shayne
as Bill Cardigan
Cheryl Walker
as Lee Roberts
Warner Anderson
as Dan Fallon
Ralph Dunn
as MacIntosh 'Mac'
- Henry Sharp
Henry Sharp
as Fallon's Father
Art Baker
as Narrator (voice)
Monte Blue
as Brewster (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
as Jerry (uncredited)
Jack Mower
as Lumberjack (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William C. McGann, written by Jack Scholl, Ed Earl Repp and Michael Fessier, produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
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Trial by Trigger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Trial by Trigger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trial by Trigger online?
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Trial by Trigger (1944) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Trial by Trigger?
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The main cast of Trial by Trigger (1944) includes Robert Shayne, Cheryl Walker, Warner Anderson, Ralph Dunn and Henry Sharp. The film was directed by William C. McGann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Trial by Trigger released?
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Trial by Trigger was released on May 27, 1944 and runs for 20m.
Is Trial by Trigger worth watching?
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Trial by Trigger (1944) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.