Trail Dust
Trail Dust

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Trail Dust

1936
Movie
77 min
English

Hoppy, Johnny and Windy are fighting a malicious gang trying to stop a cattle drive from reaching a drought-stricken North.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: R.L. McIntyreGenres: Western, Action, Adventure, Crime

Plot Summary

A cowboy named Ken is framed for the murder of a rancher and forced to go on the run. He must clear his name and uncover the real culprits, who are part of a ruthless gang exploiting honest ranchers. With the help of a brave young woman, Ken confronts the outlaws and seeks justice.

Critical Reception

As a typical B-Western of its era, 'Trail Dust' was primarily aimed at a younger audience and Saturday matinee crowds. While not critically lauded, it delivered the expected action and straightforward Western narrative. Contemporary reviews would have focused on its pacing and the performance of its star, Ken Maynard.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delivers standard Western thrills for fans of the genre.

  • Features familiar plot elements of a cowboy framed for a crime.

  • Ken Maynard's performance is central to the film's appeal.

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Fun Fact

Ken Maynard was one of the silent film era's biggest Western stars and continued his career into the sound era, often performing his own stunts.

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