Prairie Schooners(1940)
Prairie Schooners Synopsis
Wild Bill Hickok (Bill Elliott) leads a wagon train of settlers from Kansas to Colorado. Along the way, they cross a group of Indians who don't want any more settlers on their land.
Prairie Schooners (1940) is a western film directed by Sam Nelson, released on September 29, 1940 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Bill Elliott, Evelyn Young, Dub Taylor and Kenneth Harlan. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Nelson
- Writers:
- Fred Myton, Robert Lee Johnson, George Cory Franklin
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Prairie Schooners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Elliott
as 'Wild' Bill Hickok
- Evelyn Young
Evelyn Young
as Virginia Benton
Dub Taylor
as Cannonball
Kenneth Harlan
as Dalton Stull
Ray Teal
as Wolf Tanner
Bob Burns
as Jim Gibbs
- Netta Packer
Netta Packer
as Cora Gibbs
Richard Fiske
as Adams
Edmund Cobb
as Blacksmith Rusty
Jim Thorpe
as Chief Sanche
Key crew
Directed by Sam Nelson, written by Fred Myton, Robert Lee Johnson and George Cory Franklin.
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Prairie Schooners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Prairie Schooners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prairie Schooners online?
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Who stars in Prairie Schooners?
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The main cast of Prairie Schooners (1940) includes Bill Elliott, Evelyn Young, Dub Taylor, Kenneth Harlan and Ray Teal. The film was directed by Sam Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prairie Schooners released?
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Prairie Schooners was released on September 29, 1940 and runs for 58m.
Is Prairie Schooners worth watching?
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Prairie Schooners (1940) holds an average rating of 8.0 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.