Prairie Schooners
Synopsis
Wild Bill Hickok (Bill Elliott) leads a wagon train of settlers from Kansas to Colorado. Along the way, they cross a group of Indians who don't want any more settlers on their land.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lee Johnson, Fred Myton
- Original Title
- Prairie Schooners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Nelson
Robert Lee Johnson, Fred Myton, George Cory Franklin
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Sam Nelson
Director
Robert Lee Johnson
Screenplay
Fred Myton
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie Schooners
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What is Prairie Schooners about?
Wild Bill Hickok (Bill Elliott) leads a wagon train of settlers from Kansas to Colorado. Along the way, they cross a group of Indians who don't want any more settlers on their land.
Who directed Prairie Schooners?
Prairie Schooners was directed by Sam Nelson.
Who stars in Prairie Schooners?
The principal cast of Prairie Schooners includes Bill Elliott, Evelyn Young, Dub Taylor, Kenneth Harlan, Ray Teal.
When was Prairie Schooners released and how long is it?
Prairie Schooners was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 58m.