Overland Telegraph
"Tim HOLT...RIDING THE RANGE WITH ROARING SIX-GUNS!"
Originally released in 1951. Overland Telegraph is a western film. directed by Lesley Selander. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tim Holt, Gail Davis, and Hugh Beaumont
Synopsis
Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction of a new telegraph line for his own financial gain, scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) enlists the assistance of a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont in one of his many pre-Leave it to Beaver roles). Unfortunately for the bad guys, Holt and his cohort Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) sense that there's foul play afoot and embark on an investigation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tim Holt
as Tim Holt
Gail Davis
as Terry Muldoon
Hugh Beaumont
as Brad Roberts
Mari Blanchard
as Stella
George Nader
as Paul Manning
Robert J. Wilke
as Bellew - Henchman (as Robert Wilke)
Cliff Clark
as Terence Muldoon
Russell Hicks
as Col. Marvin
Robert Bray
as Steve - Henchman
Fred Graham
as Joe - Henchman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overland Telegraph about?
Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction...
Who directed Overland Telegraph?
Overland Telegraph was directed by Lesley Selander.
How long is Overland Telegraph?
Overland Telegraph has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Overland Telegraph released?
Overland Telegraph was released on December 15, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Overland Telegraph?
The main cast of Overland Telegraph includes Tim Holt, Gail Davis, Hugh Beaumont, Mari Blanchard, George Nader.