Back Trail
“.45 COLT COMBAT! Against ruthless payroll bandits!”
Synopsis
Back Trail is one of the livelier entries in Monogram's Johnny Mack Brown western series. Brown rides into a small town where he becomes embroiled in a blackmail scheme. The town's banker (Ted Adams), a pillar of respectability, once served a jail term. Outlaw leader Pierce Lyden threatens to reveal Adams' secret if the banker doesn't let him know in advance when the gold shipments are going through. Adams tearfully tells Brown the whole story, whereupon Johnny rides shotgun on the next shipment himself. Back Trail was one of the last films directed by workhorse Christy Cabanne, whose career stretched all the way back to the D.W. Griffith days.
Top Cast
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Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny Mack
Raymond Hatton
Cahoose
Mildred Coles
Helen Frazer
Marshall Reed
Henchman Lacey
James Horne Jr.
Terry Dugan (as James Horne)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Goofy (as Snub Pollard)
Ted Adams
Bob Frazer
Pierce Lyden
Frank Gilmore
George Holmes
Henchman Rocky
Bob Woodward
Henchman Turk
Carol Henry
Henchman Peco
William Bailey
Sheriff (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Deputy (uncredited)
Martin Cichy
Bartender (uncredited)
George Morrell
Larry (uncredited)
Artie Ortego
Art (uncredited)
Bob McElroy
Barfly (uncredited)
Art Felix
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney
- Original Title
- Back Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Great Western Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
J. Benton Cheney
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
J. Benton Cheney
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Back Trail.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Trail
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What is Back Trail about?
Back Trail is one of the livelier entries in Monogram's Johnny Mack Brown western series. Brown rides into a small town where he becomes embroiled in a blackmail scheme. The town's banker (Ted Adams), a pillar of respectability, once served a jail term. Outlaw leader Pierce Lyden threatens to reveal Adams' secret if the banker doesn't let him know in advance when the gold shipments are going through. Adams tearfully tells Brown the whole story, whereupon Johnny rides shotgun on the next shipment himself. Back Trail was one of the last films directed by workhorse Christy Cabanne, whose career stretched all the way back to the D.W. Griffith days.
Who directed Back Trail?
Back Trail was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Back Trail?
The principal cast of Back Trail includes Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Mildred Coles, Marshall Reed, James Horne Jr..
When was Back Trail released and how long is it?
Back Trail was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 57m.