Tumbleweed Trail
“RIDE THE THRILL TRAIL!”
Synopsis
Eddie Dean's assignment is to thwart the efforts of a crooked gambler, Brad Barton, to take over the property of his half-brother Bill Ryan. In order to secure the ranch, which is believed to hold large silver deposits, the scheming relative contracts to have Ryan killed. He then presents a forged will to the court naming himself as the sole heir. Shocked by the tide of events, Ryan's two rightful heirs, his grown daughter Robin and young son "Freckles" are determined to remain on their father's property. Eddie and his sidekick, Soapy Jones, arrive on the scene in time to enter the fight on the side of Robin and "Freckles."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Emmett Tansey
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Kavanaugh
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- Tumbleweed Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Emmett Tansey
Frances Kavanaugh
Karl Hajos
Ernest Miller
Hugh Winn
Robert Emmett Tansey
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Kavanaugh
Writer
Robert Emmett Tansey
Director
Hugh Winn
Editor
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
Robert Emmett Tansey
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumbleweed Trail
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What is Tumbleweed Trail about?
Eddie Dean's assignment is to thwart the efforts of a crooked gambler, Brad Barton, to take over the property of his half-brother Bill Ryan. In order to secure the ranch, which is believed to hold large silver deposits, the scheming relative contracts to have Ryan killed. He then presents a forged will to the court naming himself as the sole heir. Shocked by the tide of events, Ryan's two rightful heirs, his grown daughter Robin and young son "Freckles" are determined to remain on their father's property. Eddie and his sidekick, Soapy Jones, arrive on the scene in time to enter the fight on the side of Robin and "Freckles."
Who directed Tumbleweed Trail?
Tumbleweed Trail was directed by Robert Emmett Tansey.
Who stars in Tumbleweed Trail?
The principal cast of Tumbleweed Trail includes Eddie Dean, Roscoe Ates, Shirley Patterson, John Wilder, Flash.
When was Tumbleweed Trail released and how long is it?
Tumbleweed Trail was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Tumbleweed Trail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tumbleweed Trail was composed by Karl Hajos.