Three on the Trail
“ROMANCE...with Johnny Nelson who runs headlong into a great love!”
Synopsis
An evil gang is involved in both cattle rustling and the robbing of stagecoaches. Hoppy must stop them without help from the sheriff who turns out be a major outlaw himself.
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Top Cast
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William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Windy Halliday
James Ellison
Johnny Nelson
Muriel Evans
Mary Stevens
Onslow Stevens
Pecos Kane
John St. Polis
Sheriff Sam Corwin
Claude King
J. P. Ridley
William Duncan
Buck Peters
Clara Kimball Young
Rose Peters
Al Hill
Henchman Kit Thorpe
Ted Adams
Henchman Jim Trask
Jack Rutherford
Henchman Lewis
Ernie Adams
Idaho
Lita Cortez
Conchita
Joe Rickson
Saloon Henchman at Peephole
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Schroeder, Vernon Smith
- Original Score
- Charles Sargent
- Original Title
- Three on the Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Harry Sherman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Doris Schroeder, Vernon Smith, Clarence E. Mulford
Charles Sargent
Archie Stout
Edward Schroeder
Harry Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Doris Schroeder
Screenplay
Vernon Smith
Screenplay
Harry Sherman
Producer
Charles Sargent
Original Music Composer
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Edward Schroeder
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three on the Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three on the Trail about?
An evil gang is involved in both cattle rustling and the robbing of stagecoaches. Hoppy must stop them without help from the sheriff who turns out be a major outlaw himself.
Who directed Three on the Trail?
Three on the Trail was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Three on the Trail?
The principal cast of Three on the Trail includes William Boyd, George 'Gabby' Hayes, James Ellison, Muriel Evans, Onslow Stevens.
When was Three on the Trail released and how long is it?
Three on the Trail was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Three on the Trail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three on the Trail was composed by Charles Sargent.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three on the Trail?
Three on the Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).