The Dawn Trail
“FAST RIDING! HARD HITTING! STRAIGHT SHOOTING!”
Synopsis
Dissension arises between cattlemen in Osage County, Texas, and sheepherders who have settled there and use the same watering stream. Mart Dalton, son of a wealthy cattleman, quarrels with and kills one of the settlers, thus placing sheriff Larry Williams in a delicate position; for he is Mart's best friend and is engaged to Mart's sister June. However, sworn to do his duty, he arrests Mart, incensing the cattlemen, who help Mart escape, leaving Larry wounded.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- John T. Neville, Forrest Sheldon
- Original Title
- The Dawn Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Sol Lesser Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
John T. Neville, Forrest Sheldon
Ted D. McCord
James Sweeney
Sol Lesser
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
John T. Neville
Writer
Sol Lesser
Producer
James Sweeney
Editor
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
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What is The Dawn Trail about?
Dissension arises between cattlemen in Osage County, Texas, and sheepherders who have settled there and use the same watering stream. Mart Dalton, son of a wealthy cattleman, quarrels with and kills one of the settlers, thus placing sheriff Larry Williams in a delicate position; for he is Mart's best friend and is engaged to Mart's sister June. However, sworn to do his duty, he arrests Mart, incensing the cattlemen, who help Mart escape, leaving Larry wounded.
Who directed The Dawn Trail?
The Dawn Trail was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in The Dawn Trail?
The principal cast of The Dawn Trail includes Buck Jones, Miriam Seegar, Charles Morton, Erville Alderson, Charles King.
When was The Dawn Trail released and how long is it?
The Dawn Trail was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.