The Rainbow Trail
The Rainbow Trail

The Rainbow Trail

1932Movie65 minEnglish

The wall to Surprise Valley has broken, and Jane Withersteen is forced to choose between Lassiter's life and Fay Larkin's marriage to a Mormon.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: David HowardGenres: Western, Adventure, Romance

Plot Summary

Two estranged brothers, Hiram and Jed, reunite after years apart in the Old West. Hiram, a lawman, tries to bring Jed, a notorious outlaw, to justice. Their reunion is complicated by a woman named Molly, who is caught between them. The brothers' conflicting loyalties and desires ultimately lead to a dramatic confrontation.

Critical Reception

Released during a transitional period for Hollywood Westerns, 'The Rainbow Trail' received a generally positive reception for its action sequences and the performances of its lead actors. While not a groundbreaking film, it was considered a solid entry in the genre, praised for its straightforward narrative and appeal to fans of classic Westerns. Audience reception was favorable, appreciating the familiar tropes and romantic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its classic Western elements and adventure.
  • Performances of the lead cast were generally well-received.
  • A straightforward and entertaining narrative for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews from the era are not readily available in a consolidated format. However, films of this type typically appealed to audiences seeking adventure, romance, and the archetypal good vs. evil narrative common in Westerns.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of a 1918 silent film of the same name, which was also based on a novel by Zane Grey.

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