Trailing Danger
“OUTPOSTS OF THE LAW...where daring Marshals fought the west's worst killers!”
Synopsis
Convicted killer Jim Holden is rescued from the sheriff by his gang, led by Mason and Riley. He is out to get the Hathaway Stage superintendent George Bannister, who was responsible for his conviction and learns the Bannister, his niece (Kay) and Hal Hathaway, son of the stage line owner, are on a cross-country stage. Johnny, a rancher, and Waco, local stage representative head for the stage to warn the passengers, including entertainer Paradise Flo and coffin salesman Pennypacker. Hal takes the stage into Holdin. Johnny and Waco rescue Hal and Bannister before the gang succeeds in hanging the pair.
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Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny
Raymond Hatton
Waco
Peggy Wynne
Kay Bannister
Marshall Reed
Jim Holden
Patrick Desmond
Hal Hathaway
Steve Darrell
George Bannister
Eddie Parker
Riley - Henchman (as Edwin Parker)
Bonnie Jean Hartley
Paradise Flo
Ernie Adams
Pennypacker
Bud Osborne
Mason - Henchman
Cactus Mack
Sam - Stage Driver
Kansas Moehring
Sheriff Clayton
Gary Garrett
Bruce - Livery Stable Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney
- Original Title
- Trailing Danger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
J. Benton Cheney
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
J. Benton Cheney
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trailing Danger
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What is Trailing Danger about?
Convicted killer Jim Holden is rescued from the sheriff by his gang, led by Mason and Riley. He is out to get the Hathaway Stage superintendent George Bannister, who was responsible for his conviction and learns the Bannister, his niece (Kay) and Hal Hathaway, son of the stage line owner, are on a cross-country stage. Johnny, a rancher, and Waco, local stage representative head for the stage to warn the passengers, including entertainer Paradise Flo and coffin salesman Pennypacker. Hal takes the stage into Holdin. Johnny and Waco rescue Hal and Bannister before the gang succeeds in hanging the pair.
Who directed Trailing Danger?
Trailing Danger was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Trailing Danger?
The principal cast of Trailing Danger includes Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Peggy Wynne, Marshall Reed, Patrick Desmond.
When was Trailing Danger released and how long is it?
Trailing Danger was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 58m.