The Telegraph Trail
“The story of how the telegraph was laid from East to West, with plenty of hardships and Indian attacks.”
Synopsis
A greedy businessman-turned-renegade foments an Indian uprising against the coming telegraph to perpetuate his economic stranglehold on the territory.
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The Telegraph TrailOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-23
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John Wayne
John Trent
Duke
Duke - John's Horse
Frank McHugh
Corporal Tippy
Marceline Day
Alice Keller
Otis Harlan
Uncle Zeke Keller
Albert J. Smith
Gus Lynch
Yakima Canutt
High Wolf
Lafe McKee
Lafe
Chief John Big Tree
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Clarence Geldart
Army Captain (uncredited)
Slim Whitaker
Second Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tenny Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Kempler
- Original Title
- The Telegraph Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tenny Wright
Kurt Kempler
Department Leadership Roster
Tenny Wright
Director
Kurt Kempler
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Telegraph Trail
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What is The Telegraph Trail about?
A greedy businessman-turned-renegade foments an Indian uprising against the coming telegraph to perpetuate his economic stranglehold on the territory.
Who directed The Telegraph Trail?
The Telegraph Trail was directed by Tenny Wright.
Who stars in The Telegraph Trail?
The principal cast of The Telegraph Trail includes John Wayne, Duke, Frank McHugh, Marceline Day, Otis Harlan.
When was The Telegraph Trail released and how long is it?
The Telegraph Trail was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Telegraph Trail?
The Telegraph Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).