The Wagon Master
Synopsis
Bill Hollister (Jack Hanlon) organizes a wagon train to break the unfair monopoly held by Jake Lynch (Tom Santschi) on food prices in the mining camps. The Rambler (Ken Maynard) joins the train when it leaves for Gold Hill, and takes command when Hollister is killed from ambush. Jacques Frazelle (Al Ferguson) schemes to get rid of The Rambler and win Sue Smith (Edith Roberts). He plots with Lynch to disrupt the train, but The Rambler beats him in a whip-fight...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Joe Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Jackson
- Original Title
- The Wagon Master
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Ken Maynard Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Joe Brown
Marion Jackson, Leslie Mason
Ted D. McCord
Fred Allen
Ken Maynard, Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Maynard
Producer
Harry Joe Brown
Producer
Harry Joe Brown
Director
Fred Allen
Editor
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Marion Jackson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wagon Master
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What is The Wagon Master about?
Bill Hollister (Jack Hanlon) organizes a wagon train to break the unfair monopoly held by Jake Lynch (Tom Santschi) on food prices in the mining camps. The Rambler (Ken Maynard) joins the train when it leaves for Gold Hill, and takes command when Hollister is killed from ambush. Jacques Frazelle (Al Ferguson) schemes to get rid of The Rambler and win Sue Smith (Edith Roberts). He plots with Lynch to disrupt the train, but The Rambler beats him in a whip-fight...
Who directed The Wagon Master?
The Wagon Master was directed by Harry Joe Brown.
Who stars in The Wagon Master?
The principal cast of The Wagon Master includes Ken Maynard, Edith Roberts, Tom Santschi, Jack Hanlon, Al Ferguson.
When was The Wagon Master released and how long is it?
The Wagon Master was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.