Men of the Timberland
“TREE-TOPPING THRILLS! Death and disaster lurk in the tall timbers!”
Synopsis
Tim MacGregor, unscrupulous lumber operator, obtains by bribery a contract to cut a vast quantity of timber from land owned by Kay Handley, rich débutante. When Dick O'Hara, forestry inspector, demands a postponement, MacGrgeor refuses and sends his henchman, Jean Collet, to obtain the services of the famous "bull-of-the-woods" Andy Jensen and his partner "Lucky." Kay arrives and gives her permission to cut the timber, defying Dick. Dick, with his two assistants, Withers and "Tex," begins a survey of the timber stand. When Dick and Tex finally reveal MacGrgeor as a crook, Collet is sent to kill "Tex" and obtain the reports. A fight ensues and "Lucky" is killed by one of Collet's flying knives. Kay then admits that Dick is right and helps him trap Collet. Dick and Andy force a confession from Collet and MacGregor is exposed.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Dick O'Hara
Andy Devine
Andy Jensen
Linda Hayes
Kay Hadley
Francis McDonald
Jean Collet
Willard Robertson
Tim MacGregor
Paul E. Burns
Lucky
Steve Pendleton
Tex
Hardie Albright
Dudley
Riley Hill
Withers (as Roy Harris)
John Ellis
Forest Ranger
Jack Rice
MacGregor's Secretary
Ralph Sanford
Cafe Owner (uncredited)
William Tannen
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Tombragel, Griffin Jay
- Original Title
- Men of the Timberland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
Maurice Tombragel, Griffin Jay, Paul Jarrico
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tombragel
Screenplay
Griffin Jay
Screenplay
John Rawlins
Director
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What is Men of the Timberland about?
Tim MacGregor, unscrupulous lumber operator, obtains by bribery a contract to cut a vast quantity of timber from land owned by Kay Handley, rich débutante. When Dick O'Hara, forestry inspector, demands a postponement, MacGrgeor refuses and sends his henchman, Jean Collet, to obtain the services of the famous "bull-of-the-woods" Andy Jensen and his partner "Lucky." Kay arrives and gives her permission to cut the timber, defying Dick. Dick, with his two assistants, Withers and "Tex," begins a survey of the timber stand. When Dick and Tex finally reveal MacGrgeor as a crook, Collet is sent to kill "Tex" and obtain the reports. A fight ensues and "Lucky" is killed by one of Collet's flying knives. Kay then admits that Dick is right and helps him trap Collet. Dick and Andy force a confession from Collet and MacGregor is exposed.
Who directed Men of the Timberland?
Men of the Timberland was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in Men of the Timberland?
The principal cast of Men of the Timberland includes Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Linda Hayes, Francis McDonald, Willard Robertson.
When was Men of the Timberland released and how long is it?
Men of the Timberland was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.