Prairie Express (1947)
SCOUTIN' A SUICIDE STRIP!
Johnny Mack Brown comes to the aid of a beleaguered female freight line operator in this standard Monogram oater directed by veteran Lambert Hillyer. Having saved his old friend Faro Jenkins and young Dave Porter from marauding outlaws, Ranger Johnny Hudson learns that the attack may be part of a concerted effort by bandits to drive Dave's sister Peggy out of the freight business. Unbeknownst to Johnny and the Porters, the crimes are committed on behalf of local banker Gordon Gregg who wants to bankrupt the freight business in order to take over the valuable Porter ranch.
Director: Lambert Hillyer
Genre: Western
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: October 24, 1947
Cast
- Johnny Mack Brown - Johnny Hudson
- Raymond Hatton - Faro Jenkins
- Virginia Belmont - Peggy Porter
- Marshall Reed - Burke, Gang Leader
- William Ruhl - Gordon Gregg
- Robert Winkler - Dave Porter
- Frank LaRue - Jarrett
- Ted Adams - Henchman Lem
- Steve Darrell - Sheriff Bill
- Craig Duncan - Henchman Pete
Screenplay
- Anthony Coldeway (Screenplay)
- J. Benton Cheney (Screenplay)
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ranch, knife, railroad
More Films by Director: Lambert Hillyer
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prairie Express about?
- Johnny Mack Brown comes to the aid of a beleaguered female freight line operator in this standard Monogram oater directed by veteran Lambert Hillyer. Having saved his old friend Faro Jenkins and young Dave Porter from marauding outlaws, Ranger Johnny Hudson learns that the attack may be part of a concerted effort by bandits to drive Dave's sister Peggy out of the freight business. Unbeknownst to Johnny and the Porters, the crimes are committed on behalf of local banker Gordon Gregg who wants to bankrupt the freight business in order to take over the valuable Porter ranch.
- Who directed Prairie Express?
- Prairie Express was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
- Who stars in Prairie Express?
- Prairie Express stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Virginia Belmont, Marshall Reed, William Ruhl, Robert Winkler.
- How long is Prairie Express?
- Prairie Express has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Prairie Express?
- Prairie Express is a Western film.
- Where was Prairie Express produced?
- Prairie Express was produced in United States of America.