The Dawn Trail (1930)

FAST RIDING! HARD HITTING! STRAIGHT SHOOTING!

The Dawn Trail (1930) poster

Dissension arises between cattlemen in Osage County, Texas, and sheepherders who have settled there and use the same watering stream. Mart Dalton, son of a wealthy cattleman, quarrels with and kills one of the settlers, thus placing sheriff Larry Williams in a delicate position; for he is Mart's best friend and is engaged to Mart's sister June. However, sworn to do his duty, he arrests Mart, incensing the cattlemen, who help Mart escape, leaving Larry wounded.

Director: Christy Cabanne
Genre: Western
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ted D. McCord
Editing: James Sweeney
Production: Sol Lesser Productions, Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

texas, cattleman, sheep farm

More Films by Director: Christy Cabanne
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dawn Trail about?
Dissension arises between cattlemen in Osage County, Texas, and sheepherders who have settled there and use the same watering stream. Mart Dalton, son of a wealthy cattleman, quarrels with and kills one of the settlers, thus placing sheriff Larry Williams in a delicate position; for he is Mart's best friend and is engaged to Mart's sister June. However, sworn to do his duty, he arrests Mart, incensing the cattlemen, who help Mart escape, leaving Larry wounded.
Who directed The Dawn Trail?
The Dawn Trail was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in The Dawn Trail?
The Dawn Trail stars Buck Jones, Miriam Seegar, Charles Morton, Erville Alderson, Charles King, Edward LeSaint.
How long is The Dawn Trail?
The Dawn Trail has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is The Dawn Trail?
The Dawn Trail is a Western film.
Where was The Dawn Trail produced?
The Dawn Trail was produced in United States of America.