
The Big Trail
Die große Fahrt
Synopsis
A large caravan of settlers attempt to cross the Oregon Trail. German-language version of The Big Trail (1930) with an alternate cast and co-director. Bill Coleman (named Breck Coleman in the U.S. version) leads settlers in covered wagons Westward, across the prairie and mountains.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Lewis Seiler, Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie Boyle, Hal G. Evarts, Jack Peabody, Florence Postal
- Original Title
- Die große Fahrt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler, Raoul Walsh
Marie Boyle, Hal G. Evarts, Jack Peabody, Florence Postal
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Raoul Walsh
Director
Marie Boyle
Writer
Jack Peabody
Writer
Florence Postal
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Trail about?
A large caravan of settlers attempt to cross the Oregon Trail. German-language version of The Big Trail (1930) with an alternate cast and co-director. Bill Coleman (named Breck Coleman in the U.S. version) leads settlers in covered wagons Westward, across the prairie and mountains.
Who directed The Big Trail?
The Big Trail was directed by Lewis Seiler, Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in The Big Trail?
The principal cast of The Big Trail includes Theo Shall, Marion Lessing, Ullrich Haupt, Arnold Korff.
When was The Big Trail released and how long is it?
The Big Trail was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.



















