The Trail Blazers
Synopsis
The Mesquiteers try to help their friend build a telegraph system, despite a local newspaper editor's attempts to sabotage the lines.
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Top Cast
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Robert Livingston
Stony Brooke
Bob Steele
Tucson Smith
Rufe Davis
Lullaby Joslin
Pauline Moore
Marcia Kelton
Weldon Heyburn
Jeff Bradley
Carroll Nye
Jim Chapman
Tom Chatterton
Major R.C. Kelton
Si Jenks
T.L. Johnson (dentist)
Mary Field
Alice Chapman
John Merton
Henchman Mason
Rex Lease
Engineer Reynolds
Robert Blair
Stage passenger
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman
- Original Title
- The Trail Blazers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Barry Shipman, William Colt MacDonald, Earle Snell
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Barry Shipman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trail Blazers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trail Blazers about?
The Mesquiteers try to help their friend build a telegraph system, despite a local newspaper editor's attempts to sabotage the lines.
Who directed The Trail Blazers?
The Trail Blazers was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Trail Blazers?
The principal cast of The Trail Blazers includes Robert Livingston, Bob Steele, Rufe Davis, Pauline Moore, Weldon Heyburn.
When was The Trail Blazers released and how long is it?
The Trail Blazers was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is The Trail Blazers based on a book or true story?
The Trail Blazers is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "William Colt MacDonald".