Overland Trails
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).
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1948 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Western |
| Director | Lambert Hillyer |
| Runtime | 58 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 9.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Overland Trails is an exceptional film rated 9.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1948. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny Murdock
Raymond Hatton
Dusty Hanover
Virginia Belmont
Marcia Brandon
Bill Kennedy
Carter Morgan
Virginia Carroll
Mary Cramer
Mike Ragan
Rex Hillman - Henchman (as Holly Bane)
Ted Adams
Matt Cramer
Steve Darrell
Marc Brandon
Lanny Rees
Bud Cramer (as Sonny Rees)
Carl Mathews
Steve Tully
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