Utah Trail
Utah Trail

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Utah Trail

1938
Movie
56 min
English

Tex and his sidekicks arrive to help out his friend Jeffers, a railroad owner, only to find that he has been killed. They quickly run into trouble with an outlaw gang in their attempt to find the mysterious ghost train that supposedly runs on Jeffer's line.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Howard BrethertonGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A cowboy takes on a gang of outlaws terrorizing a small town. He must clear his name and expose the real villains before they can escape with their ill-gotten gains. The film features classic Western elements of good versus evil, with the hero striving to protect the innocent.

Critical Reception

As a B-Western from the late 1930s, 'Utah Trail' received standard reviews for its time, primarily focusing on its entertainment value within the genre. It was seen as a solid entry for fans of cowboy films, featuring the popular Tex Ritter in a typical heroic role.

What Reviewers Say

  • A straightforward Western with a familiar plot.

  • Features Tex Ritter in his signature singing cowboy role.

  • Offers standard action sequences typical of the era's B-Westerns.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Utah Trail' is not widely documented by specific Google user reviews, but generally, films of this type are appreciated by fans of classic Westerns for their simple narratives and heroic protagonists.

Fun Fact

Tex Ritter, the star of 'Utah Trail', was the father of actor John Ritter and the grandfather of actors Jason Ritter and Tyler Ritter.

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