Thunder Over the Prairie
“ROARING ACTION! ROUSING TUNES!”
Synopsis
An evil land baron uses the local Indians as laborers and then finds legal methods to cheat them of their pay. The reservation physician Steve Monroe does his best to thwart the villain by peaceable methods.
Top Cast
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Charles Starrett
Dr. Steven Monroe / The Medico
Cliff Edwards
Bones Malloy
Eileen O'Hearn
Nora Mandan
Stanley Brown
Roy Mandan
Danny Mummert
Timmy Wheeler
Ray Bennett
'Ace' Hartley
Joe McGuinn
Henchman Hartley
Donald Curtis
Henchman Taylor
Ted Adams
Dave Wheeler
Jack Rockwell
Clayton
Budd Buster
Judge Merriwether
Horace B. Carpenter
Bailiff
Cal Shrum
Band Leader
Dick Botiller
Henchman (uncredited)
Rusty Cline
Band Member (uncredited)
David Sharpe
Clay Mandan
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Burbridge
- Original Title
- Thunder Over the Prairie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Betty Burbridge, James Rubel
Burton Kramer
William Berke
Department Leadership Roster
William Berke
Producer
Burton Kramer
Editor
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Betty Burbridge
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder Over the Prairie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunder Over the Prairie about?
An evil land baron uses the local Indians as laborers and then finds legal methods to cheat them of their pay. The reservation physician Steve Monroe does his best to thwart the villain by peaceable methods.
Who directed Thunder Over the Prairie?
Thunder Over the Prairie was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Thunder Over the Prairie?
The principal cast of Thunder Over the Prairie includes Charles Starrett, Cliff Edwards, Eileen O'Hearn, Stanley Brown, Danny Mummert.
When was Thunder Over the Prairie released and how long is it?
Thunder Over the Prairie was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Thunder Over the Prairie based on a book or true story?
Thunder Over the Prairie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Rubel".