The Telegraph Trail
"The story of how the telegraph was laid from East to West, with plenty of hardships and Indian attacks."
Originally released in 1933. The Telegraph Trail is a action/western film. directed by Tenny Wright. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Wayne, Duke, and Frank McHugh
Synopsis
A greedy businessman-turned-renegade foments an Indian uprising against the coming telegraph to perpetuate his economic stranglehold on the territory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as John Trent
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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Telegraph Trail about?
A greedy businessman-turned-renegade foments an Indian uprising against the coming telegraph to perpetuate his economic stranglehold on the territory.
Who directed The Telegraph Trail?
The Telegraph Trail was directed by Tenny Wright.
How long is The Telegraph Trail?
The Telegraph Trail has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was The Telegraph Trail released?
The Telegraph Trail was released on March 18, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Telegraph Trail?
The main cast of The Telegraph Trail includes John Wayne, Duke, Frank McHugh, Marceline Day, Otis Harlan.