Trail of the Horse Thieves
Synopsis
Vic Stanley, a wandering cowboy, is found by Clint Taggart and his daughter, Amy, after he has escaped from a band of rustlers. Upon recovering his sight from a desert sandstorm, he sees and falls in love with Amy and becomes resolute in his decision to uncover the identity of the rustlers and particularly their leader, "The Eagle." Though blind during his capture, he nevertheless recognizes the voice of The Eagle in McElroy, a leading banker. After another escape from the gang, Vic manages to save Taggart and Amy from The Eagle's sticky clutches, exposes their operation, and proceeds on course with Amy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert De Lacey
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Howard Clark
- Original Title
- Trail of the Horse Thieves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert De Lacey
Frank Howard Clark, Helen Gregg
Jack Kitchin
Department Leadership Roster
Robert De Lacey
Director
Frank Howard Clark
Screenplay
Helen Gregg
Writer
Jack Kitchin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trail of the Horse Thieves
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What is Trail of the Horse Thieves about?
Vic Stanley, a wandering cowboy, is found by Clint Taggart and his daughter, Amy, after he has escaped from a band of rustlers. Upon recovering his sight from a desert sandstorm, he sees and falls in love with Amy and becomes resolute in his decision to uncover the identity of the rustlers and particularly their leader, "The Eagle." Though blind during his capture, he nevertheless recognizes the voice of The Eagle in McElroy, a leading banker. After another escape from the gang, Vic manages to save Taggart and Amy from The Eagle's sticky clutches, exposes their operation, and proceeds on course with Amy.
Who directed Trail of the Horse Thieves?
Trail of the Horse Thieves was directed by Robert De Lacey.
Who stars in Trail of the Horse Thieves?
The principal cast of Trail of the Horse Thieves includes Tom Tyler, Betty Amann, Frankie Darro, Harry O'Connor, Barney Furey.
When was Trail of the Horse Thieves released and how long is it?
Trail of the Horse Thieves was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 50m.