The Oregon Trail

Jul 4, 1939

5h 20m

★ 8.0

FIGHTING FURY OF THE PLAINS- 15 thrill-packed chapters of hair-raising exploits!

Overview

Jeff Scott is sent to investigate problems with wagon trains attempting to make the journey to Oregon. Sam Morgan has sent his henchmen, under lead-henchman Bull Bragg, to stop the wagon trains in order to maintain control of the fur trade in the area.

Genres

Action

Western

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

The Oregon Trail Trailers

Cast

Jeff Scott

Johnny Mack Brown

Margaret Mason

Louise Stanley

Deadwood Hawkins

Fuzzy Knight

Jimmie Clark

Bill Cody Jr.

John Mason

Edward LeSaint

Sam Morgan

James Blaine

'Breed'

Charles Stevens

Bull Bragg

Jack C. Smith

Colonel Custer

Roy Barcroft

Tompkins

Charles Murphy

Slade - Morgan Henchman

Colin Kenny

Daggett - Morgan Henchman

Forrest Taylor

A 15-chapter Western serial. The serial involves the mystery of the murder of William Stillman (Wells) and the finding of the heir to his fortune. Silent Joe (Farnum) arrives in an effort to discover the murderer and prove that he is the true heir. He and the heroine Lou (Anderson) have their adventures in the mountainous terrain with its "vanishing trails." They are aided by The Shadow (Orlamond), a demented scientist with his trained dog, and several remarkable, death-dealing inventions.

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0.0

Riders of the Plains

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0.0

Nan of the North

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5.5

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6.1

Drums of Fu Manchu

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The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.

6.6

The House of Hate

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0.0

King of the Circus

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7.1

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

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6.7

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Apr 13, 2003

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0.0

Elmo the Fearless

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6.1

The Hallelujah Trail

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5.0

G-men vs. the Black Dragon

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Japanese spies attempt to subvert America's war effort; G-Men attempt to thwart their plot.

5.2

Zorro's Fighting Legion

Dec 16, 1939

The mysterious Don Del Oro ("Lord of Gold"), an idol of the Yaqui Indians, plans to take over the gold and become Emperor. Francisco was put in charge of a legion to combat the Yaqui tribe and protect the land, but when attacked Zorro came to his rescue. Francisco's partner recognized Zorro as the hidalgo Don Diego Vega, then ask him to take over the fighting legion as his alter-ego Zorro.

0.0

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15-episode serial directed by Paul Hurst and J.P. McGowan.

0.0

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0.0

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5.0

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0.0

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6.0

Lucille Love: The Girl of Mystery

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No overview available.