The Conquering Horde
"She the Boss of a Bankrupt Texas Ranch...He a Secret Government Employee! Thrill to Their Desperate Struggle."
Originally released in 1931. The Conquering Horde is a western/history film. directed by Edward Sloman. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Arlen, Fay Wray, and Claude Gillingwater
Synopsis
Not long after the Civil War, Texas cattle ranchers realize they have a problem--the Union Pacific railroad is bypassing their state and make it near impossible to get their cattle to market. Many ranchers are being forced to sell their land, and crooked state treasure Marvin Fletcher buys up the land at pennies on the dollar. However, Laguna del Sol Ranch owner Taisie Lockhart and her ranch hands are holding out. Cowboy Dan McMasters returns to the ranch and tries to rekindle his romance with Taisie, but she rejects him because he fought for the North during the war. But what she doesn't know is that Dan is on an undercover mission from the President to investigate Fletcher, and in order to do that he has to pretend to be sympathetic to Fletcher and goes to work for him, angering Taisie even more. Complications ensue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Conquering Horde about?
Not long after the Civil War, Texas cattle ranchers realize they have a problem--the Union Pacific railroad is bypassing their state and make it near impossible to get their cattle to market. Many ...
Who directed The Conquering Horde?
The Conquering Horde was directed by Edward Sloman.
How long is The Conquering Horde?
The Conquering Horde has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Conquering Horde released?
The Conquering Horde was released on March 1, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Conquering Horde?
The main cast of The Conquering Horde includes Richard Arlen, Fay Wray, Claude Gillingwater, Ian Maclaren, Frank Rice.