Trail of the Vigilantes
Synopsis
A reporter goes undercover to break up an outlaw gang.
Top Cast
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Franchot Tone
Kansas
Warren William
Mark Dawson
Broderick Crawford
Swanee
Andy Devine
Meadows
Mischa Auer
Bolo
Peggy Moran
Barbara Thornton
Porter Hall
Sheriff Korley
Samuel S. Hinds
George Preston
Charles Trowbridge
John Thornton
Paul Fix
Lefty
Harry Cording
Phil
Max Wagner
Joe
Ted Adams
Vigilante
Hank Bell
Buckboard Driver
Frank Brownlee
Doctor
George Chandler
Railroad Station Attendant
Edmund Cobb
Rider
Heinie Conklin
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Shumate
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Trail of the Vigilantes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Harold Shumate
Hans J. Salter
Milton Krasner, Joseph A. Valentine
Edward Curtiss
Allan Dwan
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Harold Shumate
Screenplay
Allan Dwan
Producer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
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 Trail of the Vigilantes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trail of the Vigilantes about?
A reporter goes undercover to break up an outlaw gang.
Who directed Trail of the Vigilantes?
Trail of the Vigilantes was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Trail of the Vigilantes?
The principal cast of Trail of the Vigilantes includes Franchot Tone, Warren William, Broderick Crawford, Andy Devine, Mischa Auer.
When was Trail of the Vigilantes released and how long is it?
Trail of the Vigilantes was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Trail of the Vigilantes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trail of the Vigilantes was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trail of the Vigilantes?
Trail of the Vigilantes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).