The Lonely Trail
Synopsis
Though he fought for the North in the Civil War, John is asked by the Governor of Texas to get rid of some troublesome carpetbaggers. He enlists the help of Holden before learning that Holden too is plundering the local folk.
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John Wayne
Captain John Ashley
Ann Rutherford
Virginia Terry
Cy Kendall
Adjutant General Benedict Holden
Bob Kortman
Captain Hays
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Snowflake
Sam Flint
Governor of Texas
Dennis Moore
Dick Terry
Jim Toney
Jed Calicutt
Etta McDaniel
Mammy
Yakima Canutt
Bull Horrell
Lloyd Ingraham
Tucker
James A. Marcus
Mayor
Rodney Hildebrandt
Cavalry Captain
Eugene Jackson
Harmonica Player / Dancer
Floyd Shackelford
Armstrong
Nina Mae McKinney
Dancer (uncredited)
Bob Burns
Jeff Pruitt
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 27, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard McConville, Jack Natteford
- Original Title
- The Lonely Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Bernard McConville, Jack Natteford
William Nobles
Robert Jahns
Nat Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Bernard McConville
Screenplay
Jack Natteford
Screenplay
Robert Jahns
Editor
William Nobles
Director of Photography
Nat Levine
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lonely Trail
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What is The Lonely Trail about?
Though he fought for the North in the Civil War, John is asked by the Governor of Texas to get rid of some troublesome carpetbaggers. He enlists the help of Holden before learning that Holden too is plundering the local folk.
Who directed The Lonely Trail?
The Lonely Trail was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Lonely Trail?
The principal cast of The Lonely Trail includes John Wayne, Ann Rutherford, Cy Kendall, Bob Kortman, Fred 'Snowflake' Toones.
When was The Lonely Trail released and how long is it?
The Lonely Trail was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lonely Trail?
The Lonely Trail holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).