The California Trail
“Loved... Hated... Feared... And A Price On His Head!”
Synopsis
Santa Fe Stuart, leading a relief train bringing food to the peasants, gets caught up in the Commandante and his brother the Mayor's effort to starve out the peasants. Thrown in jail and about to be hung, he escapes and joins the peasants in their fight against the brothers and their troops...
Top Cast
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Buck Jones
Santa Fe Stewart
Helen Mack
Dolores Ramirez
George Humbert
Alberto
Luis Alberni
Commandant Emilio Quierra
Charles Stevens
Juan
Carlos Villarías
Gov. Carlos Moreno (as Carlos Villar)
Chris-Pin Martin
Pancho (as Chrispin Martin)
Carmen Laroux
Juan's Wife (as Carmen La Roux)
William Steele
Pedro (as Robert Steele)
Al Ernest Garcia
Sgt. Florez (as Allan Garcia)
Émile Chautard
Don Marco Ramirez
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lambert Hillyer
- Original Title
- The California Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Lambert Hillyer, Jack Natteford
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Screenplay
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The California Trail.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The California Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The California Trail about?
Santa Fe Stuart, leading a relief train bringing food to the peasants, gets caught up in the Commandante and his brother the Mayor's effort to starve out the peasants. Thrown in jail and about to be hung, he escapes and joins the peasants in their fight against the brothers and their troops...
Who directed The California Trail?
The California Trail was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in The California Trail?
The principal cast of The California Trail includes Buck Jones, Helen Mack, George Humbert, Luis Alberni, Charles Stevens.
When was The California Trail released and how long is it?
The California Trail was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.