The Dawn Trail(1930)
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The Dawn Trail Synopsis
Dissension arises between cattlemen in Osage County, Texas, and sheepherders who have settled there and use the same watering stream. Mart Dalton, son of a wealthy cattleman, quarrels with and kills one of the settlers, thus placing sheriff Larry Williams in a delicate position; for he is Mart's best friend and is engaged to Mart's sister June. However, sworn to do his duty, he arrests Mart, incensing the cattlemen, who help Mart escape, leaving Larry wounded.
The Dawn Trail (1930) is a western film directed by Christy Cabanne, released on November 28, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Buck Jones, Miriam Seegar, Charles Morton and Erville Alderson. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Christy Cabanne
- Writers:
- John T. Neville, Forrest Sheldon
- Producers:
- Sol Lesser
- Cinematographer:
- Ted D. McCord
- Production:
- Sol Lesser Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Dawn Trail Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buck Jones
as Sheriff Larry Williams
Miriam Seegar
as June Denton
Charles Morton
as Mart Denton
Erville Alderson
as Jeff Denton
Charles King
as Skeets
Edward LeSaint
as Amos
- Inez Gomez
Inez Gomez
as Housekeeper Maria
Hank Mann
as Cock-Eye
Key crew
Directed by Christy Cabanne, written by John T. Neville and Forrest Sheldon, produced by Sol Lesser.
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The Dawn Trail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Dawn Trail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dawn Trail online?
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Who stars in The Dawn Trail?
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The main cast of The Dawn Trail (1930) includes Buck Jones, Miriam Seegar, Charles Morton, Erville Alderson and Charles King. The film was directed by Christy Cabanne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dawn Trail released?
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The Dawn Trail was released on November 28, 1930 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Dawn Trail worth watching?
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The Dawn Trail (1930) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.