Trailin' West
“REACH FOR THE SKY, STRANGER!”
Synopsis
A singing secret agent tracks down renegades at President Lincoln's request.
Top Cast
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Dick Foran
Lieut. Red Colton
Smoke
Smoke - Red's Horse
Paula Stone
Lucy Blake
Bill Elliott
Jefferson Duane
Addison Richards
Curley Thorne
Robert Barrat
Abraham Lincoln
Joseph Crehan
Colonel Douglas
Fred Lawrence
Lieutenant Dale
Eddie Shubert
Happy Simpson
Henry Otho
Henchman Hawk
Stuart Holmes
Elwin H. Stanton
Milton Kibbee
Henchman Steve
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Hotel Clerk
Edwin Stanley
Major Pinkerton
Jim Thorpe
Black Eagle
Glenn Strange
Henchman Tim / Trooper (uncredited)
Gene Alsace
Army Scout (uncredited)
Silver Tip Baker
Gambler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel M. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coldeway
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Trailin' West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel M. Smith
Anthony Coldeway
Howard Jackson
Sidney Hickox, Ted D. McCord
Frank Magee
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Coldeway
Writer
Noel M. Smith
Director
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Frank Magee
Editor
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trailin' West.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trailin' West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trailin' West about?
A singing secret agent tracks down renegades at President Lincoln's request.
Who directed Trailin' West?
Trailin' West was directed by Noel M. Smith.
Who stars in Trailin' West?
The principal cast of Trailin' West includes Dick Foran, Smoke, Paula Stone, Bill Elliott, Addison Richards.
When was Trailin' West released and how long is it?
Trailin' West was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Trailin' West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trailin' West was composed by Howard Jackson.