Overland Trails(1948)
GOLDTOWN GUNFIGHTERS! Battling the outlaw curse that haunted the west's richest gold mines!
Overland Trails Synopsis
Johnny Mack Brown stars in this above-average B-Western from Monogram, penned under the pseudonym of Jess Bowers by veteran genre specialist Adele Buffington. Mack Brown plays Johnny Murdoch, a drifter arriving in Gold Flats in search of his prospector father. From old-timer Dusty Hanover (Raymond Hatton), Johnny learns that Old Man Murdoch was murdered for his claim by Rex Hillman (Holly Bane), a hireling of Carter Morgan (Bill Kennedy).
Overland Trails (1948) is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, released on January 31, 1948 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Virginia Belmont and Bill Kennedy. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Lambert Hillyer
- Writers:
- Adele Buffington
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Overland Trails Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Mack Brown
as Johnny Murdock
Raymond Hatton
as Dusty Hanover
Virginia Belmont
as Marcia Brandon
Bill Kennedy
as Carter Morgan
Virginia Carroll
as Mary Cramer
Mike Ragan
as Rex Hillman - Henchman (as Holly Bane)
Ted Adams
as Matt Cramer
Steve Darrell
as Marc Brandon
Lanny Rees
as Bud Cramer (as Sonny Rees)
Carl Mathews
as Steve Tully
Milburn Morante
as Brooks - Prospector
Bob Woodward
as Ed - Henchman (as Robert D. Woodward)
Key crew
Directed by Lambert Hillyer, written by Adele Buffington.
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Overland Trails Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Overland Trails – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Overland Trails?
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The main cast of Overland Trails (1948) includes Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Virginia Belmont, Bill Kennedy and Virginia Carroll. The film was directed by Lambert Hillyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Overland Trails released?
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Overland Trails was released on January 31, 1948 and runs for 58m.
Is Overland Trails worth watching?
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Overland Trails (1948) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.