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Men of the Timberland (1941)

Tim MacGregor, unscrupulous lumber operator, obtains by bribery a contract to cut a vast quantity of timber from land owned by Kay Handley, rich débutante. When Dick O'Hara, forestry inspector, demands a postponement, MacGrgeor refuses and sends his henchman, Jean Collet, to obtain the services of the famous "bull-of-the-woods" Andy Jensen and his partner "Lucky." Kay arrives and gives her permission to cut the timber, defying Dick. Dick, with his two assistants, Withers and "Tex," begins a survey of the timber stand. When Dick and Tex finally reveal MacGrgeor as a crook, Collet is sent to kill "Tex" and obtain the reports. A fight ensues and "Lucky" is killed by one of Collet's flying knives. Kay then admits that Dick is right and helps him trap Collet. Dick and Andy force a confession from Collet and MacGregor is exposed.

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Richard ArlenRichard ArlenDick O'Hara
  • Photo of Andy DevineAndy DevineAndy Jensen
  • Photo of Linda HayesLinda HayesKay Hadley
  • Photo of Francis McDonaldFrancis McDonaldJean Collet
  • Photo of Willard RobertsonWillard RobertsonTim MacGregor
  • Photo of Paul E. BurnsPaul E. BurnsLucky
  • Photo of Steve PendletonSteve PendletonTex
  • Photo of Hardie AlbrightHardie AlbrightDudley
  • Photo of Riley HillRiley HillWithers (as Roy Harris)
  • Photo of John EllisJohn EllisForest Ranger

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