Wagon Train
“A New MAN of ACTION Rides the Range!”
Synopsis
In his first starring Western for RKO, young Tim Holt must not only carry on his father's freight business but also hunt down his murderer. A certain Matt Gardner wants to corner the freight business to Pecos and persuades young Zack Sibley's wagon master to switch sides. Zack also earns the enmity of Gardner's son Coe, who takes umbrage to the youngster's flirtation with pretty Helen Lee. It all comes to a head during a food shortage in Pecos, a near-disaster that persuades the wagon master to switch sides once again. When the dust settles, Zack learns that old man Gardner is actually Carl Anderson, the man who murdered his father.
Top Cast
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Tim Holt
Zack Sibley
Martha O'Driscoll
Helen Lee
Ray Whitley
Ned
Emmett Lynn
Whopper
Glenn Strange
Stagecoach driver
Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart
Coe Gardner
Cliff Clark
Matt Gardner
Ellen Lowe
Amanthy
Wade Crosby
O'Follard
Ethan Laidlaw
Henchman Pat Hays
Monte Montague
Henchman Kurt
Carl Stockdale
Luke Wilkes
Bruce Dane
McKenzie
Chuck Baldra
Wagon Train Cook and Musician
Ed Brady
Sam - Storekeeper
Eddie Dew
Peter O'Conner
Duke
Zack's Horse
Martín Garralaga
Buyer of Beans
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Killy
- Screenplay & Story
- Morton Grant
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Wagon Train
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Killy
Morton Grant, Bernard McConville
Paul Sawtell
Harry J. Wild
Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Killy
Director
Morton Grant
Screenplay
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Bert Gilroy
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagon Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wagon Train about?
In his first starring Western for RKO, young Tim Holt must not only carry on his father's freight business but also hunt down his murderer. A certain Matt Gardner wants to corner the freight business to Pecos and persuades young Zack Sibley's wagon master to switch sides. Zack also earns the enmity of Gardner's son Coe, who takes umbrage to the youngster's flirtation with pretty Helen Lee. It all comes to a head during a food shortage in Pecos, a near-disaster that persuades the wagon master to switch sides once again. When the dust settles, Zack learns that old man Gardner is actually Carl Anderson, the man who murdered his father.
Who directed Wagon Train?
Wagon Train was directed by Edward Killy.
Who stars in Wagon Train?
The principal cast of Wagon Train includes Tim Holt, Martha O'Driscoll, Ray Whitley, Emmett Lynn, Glenn Strange.
When was Wagon Train released and how long is it?
Wagon Train was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Wagon Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagon Train was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wagon Train?
Wagon Train holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).