The Topeka Terror (1945)
Saga of the Untamed West!
The Topeka Terror is a western film of 1945 directed by Howard Bretherton. The land-rush opening of the Cherokee Strip brings in its wake a scattering of outlaws and claim jumpers. Among these is a crooked promoter. Trent Parker (Frank Jacquet), and his henchmen who plan a huge swindle by compiling falsified reports, putting the claims of honest settlers into the names of various henchmen. Clay Stevens (Allan Lane), a government agent posing as a drifting cowhand, advises the settlers to organize their resistance. Ben Jode (Roy Barcroft), the gang leader, runs for sheriff so he can gain full control of the town.
Director: Howard Bretherton
Genre: Western, Action, Adventure
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 26, 1945
Cast
- Allan Lane - Chad Stevens
- Linda Stirling - June Hardy
- Earle Hodgins - Don Quixote 'Ipso-Facto' Martindale
- Twinkle Watts - Midge Hardy
- Roy Barcroft - Ben Jode
- Bud Geary - Henchman Clyde Flint
Screenplay
- Patricia Harper (Screenplay)
- Norman S. Hall (Screenplay)
- Patricia Harper (Story)
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
settler, claim
More Films by Director: Howard Bretherton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Topeka Terror about?
- The Topeka Terror is a western film of 1945 directed by Howard Bretherton. The land-rush opening of the Cherokee Strip brings in its wake a scattering of outlaws and claim jumpers. Among these is a crooked promoter. Trent Parker (Frank Jacquet), and his henchmen who plan a huge swindle by compiling falsified reports, putting the claims of honest settlers into the names of various henchmen. Clay Stevens (Allan Lane), a government agent posing as a drifting cowhand, advises the settlers to organize their resistance. Ben Jode (Roy Barcroft), the gang leader, runs for sheriff so he can gain full control of the town.
- Who directed The Topeka Terror?
- The Topeka Terror was directed by Howard Bretherton.
- Who stars in The Topeka Terror?
- The Topeka Terror stars Allan Lane, Linda Stirling, Earle Hodgins, Twinkle Watts, Roy Barcroft, Bud Geary.
- How long is The Topeka Terror?
- The Topeka Terror has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Topeka Terror?
- The Topeka Terror is a Western, Action, Adventure film.
- Where was The Topeka Terror produced?
- The Topeka Terror was produced in United States of America.