The Telegraph Trail(1933)
The story of how the telegraph was laid from East to West, with plenty of hardships and Indian attacks.
The Telegraph Trail Synopsis
A greedy businessman-turned-renegade foments an Indian uprising against the coming telegraph to perpetuate his economic stranglehold on the territory.
The Telegraph Trail (1933) is a action and western film directed by Tenny Wright, released on March 18, 1933 with a runtime of 54m. It stars John Wayne, Duke, Frank McHugh and Marceline Day. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Tenny Wright
- Writers:
- Kurt Kempler, Kurt Kempler
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Telegraph Trail (1933) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Telegraph Trail before you stream it.
The Telegraph Trail Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as John Trent
- Duke
Duke
as Duke - John's Horse
Frank McHugh
as Corporal Tippy
Marceline Day
as Alice Keller
Otis Harlan
as Uncle Zeke Keller
Albert J. Smith
as Gus Lynch
Yakima Canutt
as High Wolf
Lafe McKee
as Lafe
Chief John Big Tree
as Indian Chief (uncredited)
Clarence Geldart
as Army Captain (uncredited)
Slim Whitaker
as Second Henchman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Tenny Wright, written by Kurt Kempler and Kurt Kempler.
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The Telegraph Trail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Telegraph Trail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Telegraph Trail online?
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The Telegraph Trail (1933) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Telegraph Trail?
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The main cast of The Telegraph Trail (1933) includes John Wayne, Duke, Frank McHugh, Marceline Day and Otis Harlan. The film was directed by Tenny Wright. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Telegraph Trail released?
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The Telegraph Trail was released on March 18, 1933 and runs for 54m.
Is The Telegraph Trail worth watching?
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The Telegraph Trail (1933) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Telegraph Trail?
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Yes. The official The Telegraph Trail trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.