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Old Overland Trail (1953)

Anchor is building a railroad and to get cheap labor he gets Black Hawk's Indians to attack and burn the incoming wagon train. This forces the settlers to work for Anchor and he pays them in devalued scrip. When Rex figures out Anchor's swindle, Anchor gets Black Hawk to capture him. When Anchor turns on Black Hawk and shoots him, Black Hawk gets a chance to repay a debt to Rex.

  • Action
  • Western
  • Music
  • Adventure

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Rex AllenRex AllenRex Allen
  • Photo of KokoKokoRex's Horse
  • Photo of Slim PickensSlim PickensSlim Pickens
  • Photo of Roy BarcroftRoy BarcroftJohn Anchor
  • Photo of Virginia HallVirginia HallMary Peterson
  • Photo of Gil HermanGil HermanJim Allen
  • Photo of Leonard NimoyLeonard NimoyChief Black Hawk
  • Photo of Wade CrosbyWade CrosbyDraftsman
  • Photo of Zon MurrayZon MurrayMack, Henchman
  • Photo of Harry HarveyHarry HarveyStorekeeper

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