South of the Chisholm Trail
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Synopsis
When the ranchers of Bearcat are plagued by rustlers, Big Jim Grady offers to buy their herds from them at low-ball prices. Steve Haley suggests to the ranchers that they band together and drive their herds to Abilene, Kansas and get full price. Steve's friend Smiley "joins" the rustlers to learn who their leader is. Grady henchman Doc Walker asks Steve to help break up the cattle drive, and he agrees in order to keep tabs on the rustlers. The gang makes several attempts to take the trail herd but Steve, in his guise as the Durango Kid, intervenes and saves the cattle.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derwin Abrahams
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Simmons
- Original Title
- South of the Chisholm Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derwin Abrahams
Michael Simmons
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Simmons
Screenplay
Derwin Abrahams
Director
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What is South of the Chisholm Trail about?
When the ranchers of Bearcat are plagued by rustlers, Big Jim Grady offers to buy their herds from them at low-ball prices. Steve Haley suggests to the ranchers that they band together and drive their herds to Abilene, Kansas and get full price. Steve's friend Smiley "joins" the rustlers to learn who their leader is. Grady henchman Doc Walker asks Steve to help break up the cattle drive, and he agrees in order to keep tabs on the rustlers. The gang makes several attempts to take the trail herd but Steve, in his guise as the Durango Kid, intervenes and saves the cattle.
Who directed South of the Chisholm Trail?
South of the Chisholm Trail was directed by Derwin Abrahams.
Who stars in South of the Chisholm Trail?
The principal cast of South of the Chisholm Trail includes Charles Starrett, Nancy Saunders, Hank Newman, Smiley Burnette, Lane Bradford.
When was South of the Chisholm Trail released and how long is it?
South of the Chisholm Trail was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 58m.