The Prairie (1947)
THUNDERING with ADVENTURE and THRILLS!
The Prairie is set at the time of the Louisiana Purchase. Hoping to find their destiny in the new territory, the Bush Family heads southward in a covered wagon. Sharing the family's numerous dangers and hardships are Ellen Wade (Lenore Aubert), sole survivor of an Indian attack, and army mapmaker Paul Hover (Alan Baxter). Cousins Abiram (Russ Vincent) and Asa (Jack Mitchum) duke it out over Ellen's affections
Director: Frank Wisbar
Genre: Romance, Adventure, Action, Western
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: November 27, 1947
Cast
- Lenore Aubert - Ellen Wade
- Alan Baxter - Paul Hover
- Russ Vincent - Abiram White
- John Mitchum - Asa Bush
- Charles Evans - Ishmael Bush
- Edna Holland - Esther Bush
- Chief Thundercloud - Eagle Feather
- Fred Coby - Abner Bush
- William Murphy - Jess Bush
- David Gerber - Gabe Bush
Screenplay
- Arthur St. Claire (Screenplay)
- James Fenimore Cooper (Story)
Music: Alexander Steinert
Cinematography: James S. Brown Jr.
Editing: W.L. Bagier
Production: Edward F. Finney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tyrant
More Films by Director: Frank Wisbar
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Prairie about?
- The Prairie is set at the time of the Louisiana Purchase. Hoping to find their destiny in the new territory, the Bush Family heads southward in a covered wagon. Sharing the family's numerous dangers and hardships are Ellen Wade (Lenore Aubert), sole survivor of an Indian attack, and army mapmaker Paul Hover (Alan Baxter). Cousins Abiram (Russ Vincent) and Asa (Jack Mitchum) duke it out over Ellen's affections
- Who directed The Prairie?
- The Prairie was directed by Frank Wisbar.
- Who stars in The Prairie?
- The Prairie stars Lenore Aubert, Alan Baxter, Russ Vincent, John Mitchum, Charles Evans, Edna Holland.
- How long is The Prairie?
- The Prairie has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Prairie?
- The Prairie is a Romance, Adventure, Action, Western film.
- Where was The Prairie produced?
- The Prairie was produced in United States of America.