Thundering Frontier
“A landslide of lightning adventure!”
Synopsis
After a handful of non-formula westerns, Charles Starrett returned to the mixture as before in Thundering Frontier. Starrett plays Jim Fillmore, kind to old ladies, small animals and heroine Norma Belknap. In contrast, the villains are kind to no one, least of all struggling building contractor Square Deal Scottie, whose projects are continually targeted for demolition and his payroll is forever being stolen at gunpoint. A good 25 percent of the film's running time is given over to Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers, whose C&W croonings are pleasant but a bit much.
Top Cast
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Charles Starrett
Jim Filmore
Iris Meredith
Norma Belknap
Ray Bennett
Ed Filmore
Alex Callam
Square Deal Scottie
Carl Stockdale
Andrew Belknap
Fred Burns
Hank Loomis
Bob Nolan
Bob
John Tyrrell
Bartender Mac
Francis Walker
Henchman Stub
John Dilson
Carter Filmore
Pat Brady
Musician (uncredited)
George Chesebro
Henchman Dirk (uncredited)
Hugh Farr
Musician (uncredited)
Karl Farr
Musician (uncredited)
Ray Jones
Henchman (uncredited)
Eddie Laughton
Clem (uncredited)
Lloyd Perryman
Musician (uncredited)
Tim Spencer
Musician (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Franklin
- Original Title
- Thundering Frontier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Paul Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Paul Franklin
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thundering Frontier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thundering Frontier about?
After a handful of non-formula westerns, Charles Starrett returned to the mixture as before in Thundering Frontier. Starrett plays Jim Fillmore, kind to old ladies, small animals and heroine Norma Belknap. In contrast, the villains are kind to no one, least of all struggling building contractor Square Deal Scottie, whose projects are continually targeted for demolition and his payroll is forever being stolen at gunpoint. A good 25 percent of the film's running time is given over to Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers, whose C&W croonings are pleasant but a bit much.
Who directed Thundering Frontier?
Thundering Frontier was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Thundering Frontier?
The principal cast of Thundering Frontier includes Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Ray Bennett, Alex Callam, Carl Stockdale.
When was Thundering Frontier released and how long is it?
Thundering Frontier was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 57m.