Silver Trails
Synopsis
Jimmy and Cannonball find the body of Don Muquel after he has been shot and robbed by henchmen Ramsay and Sturgis. Jimmy is accused of the crime by Jose Esteban but the latter's rich uncle, Don Esteban, clears his friend Jimmy. Jose accuses the the settlers, led by John Chambers, of confiscating the land of the native Californians, through murder and theft. Actually, surveyor Willard Jackson is making forged copies of stolen land-grant papers after his men have killed the rightful owners. Playing both ends against the middle, Ramsay urges Chambers and his daughter, Diane, to drive off the Californians.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney
- Original Title
- Silver Trails
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
J. Benton Cheney
Department Leadership Roster
J. Benton Cheney
Screenplay
Christy Cabanne
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Trails
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What is Silver Trails about?
Jimmy and Cannonball find the body of Don Muquel after he has been shot and robbed by henchmen Ramsay and Sturgis. Jimmy is accused of the crime by Jose Esteban but the latter's rich uncle, Don Esteban, clears his friend Jimmy. Jose accuses the the settlers, led by John Chambers, of confiscating the land of the native Californians, through murder and theft. Actually, surveyor Willard Jackson is making forged copies of stolen land-grant papers after his men have killed the rightful owners. Playing both ends against the middle, Ramsay urges Chambers and his daughter, Diane, to drive off the Californians.
Who directed Silver Trails?
Silver Trails was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Silver Trails?
The principal cast of Silver Trails includes Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Christine Larson, George J. Lewis, George Meeker.
When was Silver Trails released and how long is it?
Silver Trails was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silver Trails?
Silver Trails holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).