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6.0 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR19511h 18mUnited States of America

Cavalry Scout

“LT. SPAUDLING - He brought gallant love to a lawless town...and fury to the wilderness beyond!”

Synopsis

Kirby Frye, a former Confederate officer but now a Union Cavalry scout, is sent into Montana territory to locate and retrieve three Gatling Guns stolen from the U.S. Arsenal by outlaws believed to have taken them west to sell to the Soiux and Cheyenne. The trail leads him to Red Bluff where, aided by Claire Corville, he and the audience discover together and real quick like that Martin Gavin, a supposedly-honest operator of a freight line, has the guns and intends to exchange them to the Indians for furs.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 13, 1951

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lesley Selander
Screenplay & Story
Daniel B. Ullman
Original Score
Marlin Skiles
Original Title
Cavalry Scout
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Monogram Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lesley Selander

Screenplay & Story

Daniel B. Ullman

Original Score & Music

Marlin Skiles

Director of Photography

Harry Neumann

Film Editing

Richard V. Heermance

Producers

Walter Mirisch

Department Leadership Roster

Lesley Selander

Lesley Selander

Director

Daniel B. Ullman

Screenplay

Richard V. Heermance

Editor

Harry Neumann

Director of Photography

Walter Mirisch

Walter Mirisch

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cavalry Scout.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cavalry Scout

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Cavalry Scout about?

Kirby Frye, a former Confederate officer but now a Union Cavalry scout, is sent into Montana territory to locate and retrieve three Gatling Guns stolen from the U.S. Arsenal by outlaws believed to have taken them west to sell to the Soiux and Cheyenne. The trail leads him to Red Bluff where, aided by Claire Corville, he and the audience discover together and real quick like that Martin Gavin, a supposedly-honest operator of a freight line, has the guns and intends to exchange them to the Indians for furs.

Who directed Cavalry Scout?

Cavalry Scout was directed by Lesley Selander.

Who stars in Cavalry Scout?

The principal cast of Cavalry Scout includes Rod Cameron, Audrey Long, Jim Davis, James Millican, James Arness.

When was Cavalry Scout released and how long is it?

Cavalry Scout was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

Who composed the musical score for Cavalry Scout?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Cavalry Scout was composed by Marlin Skiles.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Cavalry Scout?

Cavalry Scout holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).