Fighting Caravans
“Writing, in flames and blood, the vivid history of those epic days”
Synopsis
Clint Belmet is a bit of a firebrand and is sentenced to at least 30 days in jail, but his partners, Bill Jackson and Jim Bridger talk a sympathetic Frenchwoman named Felice into telling the bumbling, drunken marshal that Clint had married her the previous night. Clint is released so he can accompany Felice on the wagon train heading west to California.
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Clint Belmet
Lili Damita
Felice
Ernest Torrence
Bill Jackson
Tully Marshall
Jim Bridger
Fred Kohler
Lee Murdock
Eugene Pallette
Seth Higgins
Roy Stewart
Couch
May Boley
Jane
Eve Southern
Faith
Frank Campeau
Jeff Moffitt
Charles Winninger
Marshall
Frank Hagney
Renegade
Irving Bacon
Mustachioed Barfly (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
Indian After Firewater (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Burton, Otto Brower
- Screenplay & Story
- Keene Thompson, Agnes Brand Leahy, Zane Grey, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
- Original Title
- Fighting Caravans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Burton, Otto Brower
Keene Thompson, Agnes Brand Leahy, Zane Grey, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
Henry W. Gerrard, Lee Garmes
William Shea
Department Leadership Roster
David Burton
Director
Otto Brower
Director
William Shea
Editor
Henry W. Gerrard
Director of Photography
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting Caravans
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fighting Caravans about?
Clint Belmet is a bit of a firebrand and is sentenced to at least 30 days in jail, but his partners, Bill Jackson and Jim Bridger talk a sympathetic Frenchwoman named Felice into telling the bumbling, drunken marshal that Clint had married her the previous night. Clint is released so he can accompany Felice on the wagon train heading west to California.
Who directed Fighting Caravans?
Fighting Caravans was directed by David Burton, Otto Brower.
Who stars in Fighting Caravans?
The principal cast of Fighting Caravans includes Gary Cooper, Lili Damita, Ernest Torrence, Tully Marshall, Fred Kohler.
When was Fighting Caravans released and how long is it?
Fighting Caravans was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is Fighting Caravans based on a book or true story?
Fighting Caravans is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".