The Westward Trail(1948)
EDDIE RIDES THE WESTWARD TRAIL TO GLORY!
The Westward Trail Synopsis
Ann and Tom Howard arrive from the east to take up ranching. But Tom wants to return and forges his sister's name to the deed and sells it to Larson. Eddie knows there is silver ore in the area and that Lawson, who killed the Sheriff, is out to get all the ranches. When Lawson appoints himself the new Sheriff, Eddie organizes the ranchers to fight Lawson and his men.
The Westward Trail (1948) is a western film directed by Ray Taylor, released on March 13, 1948 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Phyllis Planchard and Eileene Hardin. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Taylor
- Writers:
- Robert Alan Miller
- Production:
- PRC
- Status:
- Released
The Westward Trail Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Dean
as Eddie Dean
Roscoe Ates
as Soapy Jones
- Phyllis Planchard
Phyllis Planchard
as Ann Howard
- Eileene Hardin
Eileene Hardin
as Benson's Daughter
- Steve Drake
Steve Drake
as Tom Howard
- Bob Duncan
Bob Duncan
as Chuck Larson
Carl Mathews
as Art Hardin
- Lee Morgan
Lee Morgan
as Sheriff Buck McNeal
Bob Woodward
as Stage Driver
Budd Buster
as Benson
Slim Whitaker
as Bartender
Frank Ellis
as Stableman Taggart
Key crew
Directed by Ray Taylor, written by Robert Alan Miller.
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The Westward Trail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Westward Trail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Westward Trail online?
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The Westward Trail (1948) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Westward Trail?
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The main cast of The Westward Trail (1948) includes Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Phyllis Planchard, Eileene Hardin and Steve Drake. The film was directed by Ray Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Westward Trail released?
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The Westward Trail was released on March 13, 1948 and runs for 56m.
Is The Westward Trail worth watching?
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The Westward Trail (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.