Wagon Wheels
“They Fought Their Way And Feared No Danger!”
Synopsis
A wagon train heads west from Independence, Mo., along the Oregon Trail, led by proud cowboy Clint Belmet. On board are feisty young widow Nancy Wellington and her toddler, Sonny, as well as the older Abby Masters, who begins a romance with scout Jim Burch. Along the way, the wagon train battles Indians led by Kenneth Murdock, a trapper who doesn't welcome competition for Oregon's lucrative fur trade. Wagon Wheels is a 1934 remake of 1931's Fighting Caravans, using stock footage from the original.
Top Cast
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Randolph Scott
Clint Belmet
Gail Patrick
Nancy Wellington
Monte Blue
Kenneth Murdock
Raymond Hatton
Jim Burch
Billy Lee
Sonny Wellington
Jan Duggan
Abby Masters
Howard Wilson
Permit Officer
Leila Bennett
Hetty Masters
Olin Howland
Bill O'Leary
Sam McDaniel
Coachman
James B. 'Pop' Kenton
Pop Masters
Harold Goodwin
Nancy's Brother
Ann Sheridan
Young Lady (uncredited)
Julian Madison
Lester - Guard
Alfred Delcambre
Ebe
Donald Gray
Chauncey (as Eldred Tidbury)
Colin Tapley
Mountaineer
J.P. McGowan
Couch
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cunningham
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Wagon Wheels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Jack Cunningham, Zane Grey, Carl A. Buss, Charles Logue
John Leipold
William C. Mellor
Harold Hurley
Department Leadership Roster
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Charles Barton
Director
Jack Cunningham
Screenplay
Harold Hurley
Producer
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagon Wheels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wagon Wheels about?
A wagon train heads west from Independence, Mo., along the Oregon Trail, led by proud cowboy Clint Belmet. On board are feisty young widow Nancy Wellington and her toddler, Sonny, as well as the older Abby Masters, who begins a romance with scout Jim Burch. Along the way, the wagon train battles Indians led by Kenneth Murdock, a trapper who doesn't welcome competition for Oregon's lucrative fur trade. Wagon Wheels is a 1934 remake of 1931's Fighting Caravans, using stock footage from the original.
Who directed Wagon Wheels?
Wagon Wheels was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Wagon Wheels?
The principal cast of Wagon Wheels includes Randolph Scott, Gail Patrick, Monte Blue, Raymond Hatton, Billy Lee.
When was Wagon Wheels released and how long is it?
Wagon Wheels was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Wagon Wheels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagon Wheels was composed by John Leipold.
Is Wagon Wheels based on a book or true story?
Wagon Wheels is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wagon Wheels?
Wagon Wheels holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).