Ambush Trail (1946)
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One of four western films made for PRC by bantam-weight Bob Steele, Ambush Trail stars Steele as cowpoke Curley Thompson. The villain of the piece intends to bankrupt all the local ranchers and grab up the surrounding property for himself. But with Curley involved, the bad guy and his minions don't have a chance. The screenplay, by D. W. Griffith alumnus Elmer Clifton, is a medley of western cliches, pausing every so often for a first-rate action sequence. Perennial sagebrush sidekick Sid Saylor provides negligible comedy relief.
Director: Harry L. Fraser
Genre: Action, Western
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 17, 1946
Cast
- Bob Steele - Curley Thompson
- Syd Saylor - Sam Hawkins
- I. Stanford Jolley - Hatch Bolton
- Lorraine Miller - Alice Rhodes
- Charles King - Henchman Al Craig
- John Cason - Henchman Ed Blaine
- Budd Buster - Miner Zeke
- Kermit Maynard - Deputy Walter Gordon
- Frank Ellis - Henchman Owens
- Ed Cassidy - Marshal Dawes
Screenplay
- Harry L. Fraser (Screenplay)
Production: PRC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Classic Western Stories
Keywords
sheriff, ranch, jail
More Films by Director: Harry L. Fraser
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ambush Trail about?
- One of four western films made for PRC by bantam-weight Bob Steele, Ambush Trail stars Steele as cowpoke Curley Thompson. The villain of the piece intends to bankrupt all the local ranchers and grab up the surrounding property for himself. But with Curley involved, the bad guy and his minions don't have a chance. The screenplay, by D. W. Griffith alumnus Elmer Clifton, is a medley of western cliches, pausing every so often for a first-rate action sequence. Perennial sagebrush sidekick Sid Saylor provides negligible comedy relief.
- Who directed Ambush Trail?
- Ambush Trail was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
- Who stars in Ambush Trail?
- Ambush Trail stars Bob Steele, Syd Saylor, I. Stanford Jolley, Lorraine Miller, Charles King, John Cason.
- How long is Ambush Trail?
- Ambush Trail has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Ambush Trail?
- Ambush Trail is a Action, Western film.
- Where was Ambush Trail produced?
- Ambush Trail was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ambush Trail?
- The themes of Ambush Trail include: Classic Western Stories.