Wagon Trail
“A NARRATIVE OF PERILOUS WESTERN TRAILS AND AMAZING ADVENTURE!”
Synopsis
The son of Sheriff Clay Hartley, of the frontier town Elder, has gotten into bad company and hangs out with an outlaw gang in which, Collins, owner of the Golden Rule Saloon, is the secret head. Sheriff Hartley suspects him, but has been unable to gather the needed evidence. Collins instructs his gang, including young Hartley, to hold up the stagecoach on its return trip from Missionary Flats and take the cargo of gold dust it is carrying. Sheriff Hartley is notified of the planned holdup by one of his deputies who has been spying on Collins, and organizes a posse. A deputy-sheriff is killed in the ensuing gunfight between the lawmen and the outlaws, but Deputy Joe Larkin, pursues and captures Clay Hartley Jr. The latter is quickly tried and convicted of the killing of the deputy, and sentenced to be hung. Sheriff Hartley has only a few hours to prove his son was not the killer. He enlists the aid of Collins' step-daughter, Joan, who is in love with Hartley's son.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Fraser
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry L. Fraser
- Original Title
- Wagon Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- William Berke Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry L. Fraser
Harry L. Fraser
Robert E. Cline
Arthur A. Brooks
William Berke
Department Leadership Roster
Harry L. Fraser
Screenplay
Harry L. Fraser
Director
Robert E. Cline
Director of Photography
William Berke
Producer
Arthur A. Brooks
Editor
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagon Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wagon Trail about?
The son of Sheriff Clay Hartley, of the frontier town Elder, has gotten into bad company and hangs out with an outlaw gang in which, Collins, owner of the Golden Rule Saloon, is the secret head. Sheriff Hartley suspects him, but has been unable to gather the needed evidence. Collins instructs his gang, including young Hartley, to hold up the stagecoach on its return trip from Missionary Flats and take the cargo of gold dust it is carrying. Sheriff Hartley is notified of the planned holdup by one of his deputies who has been spying on Collins, and organizes a posse. A deputy-sheriff is killed in the ensuing gunfight between the lawmen and the outlaws, but Deputy Joe Larkin, pursues and captures Clay Hartley Jr. The latter is quickly tried and convicted of the killing of the deputy, and sentenced to be hung. Sheriff Hartley has only a few hours to prove his son was not the killer. He enlists the aid of Collins' step-daughter, Joan, who is in love with Hartley's son.
Who directed Wagon Trail?
Wagon Trail was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
Who stars in Wagon Trail?
The principal cast of Wagon Trail includes Harry Carey, Gertrude Messinger, Edward Norris, Roger Williams, Earl Dwire.
When was Wagon Trail released and how long is it?
Wagon Trail was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wagon Trail?
Wagon Trail holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).