Frontiers of '49

Jan 19, 1939

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THE WEST'S GALLANT STAR STIRS THE OLD FRONTIER INTO FLAMING LIFE!

Overview

In California in 1848, Brunton through his stooge Sheriff is evicting the Mexicans from their ranches. Major John Freeman and his troops arrive to investigate. Keeping his troops hidden and appearing out of uniform, he takes up the fight against Brunton. He helps a rancher who has been evicted before his taxes were due only to find him murdered and this leads to the showdown between Brunton's men and the soldiers.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

Larry Darmour Productions

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Cast

John Freeman

Bill Elliott

Dolores de Cervantes

Luana Alcañiz

Howard Brunton

Charles King

Kit

Hal Taliaferro

Brad

Slim Whitaker

Don Miguel Cervantes

Octavio Giraud

Padre

Carlos Villarías

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