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Prairie Express (1947)

Johnny Mack Brown comes to the aid of a beleaguered female freight line operator in this standard Monogram oater directed by veteran Lambert Hillyer. Having saved his old friend Faro Jenkins and young Dave Porter from marauding outlaws, Ranger Johnny Hudson learns that the attack may be part of a concerted effort by bandits to drive Dave's sister Peggy out of the freight business. Unbeknownst to Johnny and the Porters, the crimes are committed on behalf of local banker Gordon Gregg who wants to bankrupt the freight business in order to take over the valuable Porter ranch.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Johnny Mack BrownJohnny Mack BrownJohnny Hudson
  • Photo of Raymond HattonRaymond HattonFaro Jenkins
  • Photo of Virginia BelmontVirginia BelmontPeggy Porter
  • Photo of Marshall ReedMarshall ReedBurke, Gang Leader
  • Photo of William RuhlWilliam RuhlGordon Gregg
  • Photo of Robert WinklerRobert WinklerDave Porter
  • Photo of Frank LaRueFrank LaRueJarrett
  • Photo of Ted AdamsTed AdamsHenchman Lem
  • Photo of Steve DarrellSteve DarrellSheriff Bill
  • Photo of Craig DuncanCraig DuncanHenchman Pete

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