The Last Trail
“GANGLAND TAKES A BEATING FROM A RECKLESS COWBOY!”
Synopsis
Based on a Zane Grey story, The Last Trail stars virile cowboy hero George O'Brien in a largely anti-heroic role. Escaping from a posse, the "good bad man" (O'Brien) boards an Eastbound train, where he strikes up a friendship with a genial gangster (J. Carroll Naish). Later on, the cowboy returns to the West as a member of the gangster's gang. He poses as the heir to a vast cattle ranch, never dreaming that he really is the heir. When the truth is revealed, the wayward cowboy switches to the side of the Law, while another of the gangster's flunkeys (Claire Trevor) reveals herself to be an honest newspaperwoman -- and thus a suitable candidate for romance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Tinling
- Screenplay & Story
- Zane Grey, Stuart Anthony
- Original Title
- The Last Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Tinling
Zane Grey, Stuart Anthony
Department Leadership Roster
James Tinling
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Trail about?
Based on a Zane Grey story, The Last Trail stars virile cowboy hero George O'Brien in a largely anti-heroic role. Escaping from a posse, the "good bad man" (O'Brien) boards an Eastbound train, where he strikes up a friendship with a genial gangster (J. Carroll Naish). Later on, the cowboy returns to the West as a member of the gangster's gang. He poses as the heir to a vast cattle ranch, never dreaming that he really is the heir. When the truth is revealed, the wayward cowboy switches to the side of the Law, while another of the gangster's flunkeys (Claire Trevor) reveals herself to be an honest newspaperwoman -- and thus a suitable candidate for romance.
Who directed The Last Trail?
The Last Trail was directed by James Tinling.
Who stars in The Last Trail?
The principal cast of The Last Trail includes George O'Brien, Claire Trevor, El Brendel, Matt McHugh, J. Carrol Naish.
When was The Last Trail released and how long is it?
The Last Trail was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Last Trail based on a book or true story?
The Last Trail is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Trail?
The Last Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).