Trails End
“Johnny's guns upset a murder frame-up... in the land of the mother-lode!”
Synopsis
Cowhand Drake discovers gold on the ranch of his boss, Joe Stuart and makes a deal with crooked lawyer Mel Porter to induce Stuart to sell. The latter refuses, and also orders Bill Cameron not to see his daughter Laurie again. Foreman Johnny Mack, after intervening, quits after he sees Stuart hit Laurie while quarreling over her proposed marriage to Cameron. Peddler Alibi Terhune witnesses the killing of Stuart by Clem Kettering, hired by Porter, and is taken prisoner. Cameron is blamed for Stuart's killing, escapes jail, but is persuaded by Johnny to go back and stand trial. Johnny rescues Alibi and the two work together on clearing Cameron's name, and bringing the real culprits to justice.
Top Cast
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Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny Mack
Max Terhune
Alibi
Kay Morley
Laurie Stuart
Douglas Evans
Mel Porter
Zon Murray
Clem Kettering
Myron Healey
Drake
Keith Richards
Bill Cameron
George Chesebro
Joe Stuart
William Bailey
Sheriff
Carol Henry
Henchman Rocky
Boyd Stockman
Henchman
Eddie Majors
Henchman Luke
Elmer
Elmer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney
- Original Title
- Trails End
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
J. Benton Cheney
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
J. Benton Cheney
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trails End
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trails End about?
Cowhand Drake discovers gold on the ranch of his boss, Joe Stuart and makes a deal with crooked lawyer Mel Porter to induce Stuart to sell. The latter refuses, and also orders Bill Cameron not to see his daughter Laurie again. Foreman Johnny Mack, after intervening, quits after he sees Stuart hit Laurie while quarreling over her proposed marriage to Cameron. Peddler Alibi Terhune witnesses the killing of Stuart by Clem Kettering, hired by Porter, and is taken prisoner. Cameron is blamed for Stuart's killing, escapes jail, but is persuaded by Johnny to go back and stand trial. Johnny rescues Alibi and the two work together on clearing Cameron's name, and bringing the real culprits to justice.
Who directed Trails End?
Trails End was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Trails End?
The principal cast of Trails End includes Johnny Mack Brown, Max Terhune, Kay Morley, Douglas Evans, Zon Murray.
When was Trails End released and how long is it?
Trails End was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 57m.