• Source: Covered Wagon Trails

Covered Wagon Trails is a 1940 American Western film directed by Raymond K. Johnson, starring Jack Randall, Sally Cairns and Lafe McKee.




Plot


When Jack Cameron's brother, Ed, is killed on his way to meet his brother who is arriving with a wagon train, Jack sets out to find his murderers. As part of his plan, he allows himself to be captured by Fletcher and his gang of outlaws. He uncovers that it was Fletcher who killed his brother, in order to plunder the wagon train. While he is on the murderers' trail, he meets Carol Bradford, the daughter of the wagon train's leader, John Bradford. The two fall in love. In the end, Jack brings the murderers to justice and Jack ends up with Carol.




Cast


Jack Randall as Jack Cameron
Sally Cairns as Carol Bradford
Lafe McKee as John Bradford
David Sharpe as Ed Cameron
Budd Buster as Manny
Glenn Strange as Fletcher
Kenne Duncan as Blaine
George Chesebro as Carter
Carl Mathews as Nixon
Jimmy Aubrey as Denton
Frank Ellis as Allen
John Elliott as Beaumont
Tex Terry as Ogden
Hank Bell as Sheriff




Production


In early March 1940 it was announced that Sally Cairns was to be the leading lady in the film. She joined a cast which already included Jack Randall, in the male leading role, Steve Clark, Glenn Strange, John Elliott, Kenne Duncan, and Dave Sharpe. Raymond K. Johnson was set to direct under the producing supervision of Harry S. Webb. Production began in the last week of February, and was scheduled for release on April 10, opening on time. Production on the film was finished by March 9. The National Legion of Decency gave the film a rating of A-1, "Unobjectionable for general patronage".




Reception


Showmen's Trade Review gave the picture a positive review, feeling it was well-paced and would hold the interest of the audience throughout the show. They applauded the acting of Randall, as well as the editing of Robert Golden. The Film Daily gave the film a mediocre review, saying it was simple routine western fare, and the direction and cinematography were simply okay.




References






Bibliography


Pitts, Michael R. Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films. McFarland, 2012.




External links


Covered Wagon Trails at IMDb

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Frank Ellis (pemeran)
• Tom Gibson
• David Sharpe (pemeran)
• Harry S. Webb
• George Chesebro
• Edward A. Kull
• Lafe McKee
• John Merton
• Stanley Blystone
• Daftar julukan kota di Amerika Serikat
• Covered Wagon Trails
• Covered wagon
• Wagon train
• Oregon Trail
• Westward expansion trails
• Conestoga wagon
• The Oregon Trail (series)
• Wagon
• Rollins Pass
• Glenn Strange