Men of the Timberland (1941)
TREE-TOPPING THRILLS! Death and disaster lurk in the tall timbers!
Tim MacGregor, unscrupulous lumber operator, obtains by bribery a contract to cut a vast quantity of timber from land owned by Kay Handley, rich débutante. When Dick O'Hara, forestry inspector, demands a postponement, MacGrgeor refuses and sends his henchman, Jean Collet, to obtain the services of the famous "bull-of-the-woods" Andy Jensen and his partner "Lucky." Kay arrives and gives her permission to cut the timber, defying Dick. Dick, with his two assistants, Withers and "Tex," begins a survey of the timber stand. When Dick and Tex finally reveal MacGrgeor as a crook, Collet is sent to kill "Tex" and obtain the reports. A fight ensues and "Lucky" is killed by one of Collet's flying knives. Kay then admits that Dick is right and helps him trap Collet. Dick and Andy force a confession from Collet and MacGregor is exposed.
Cast
- Richard Arlen - Dick O'Hara
- Andy Devine - Andy Jensen
- Linda Hayes - Kay Hadley
- Francis McDonald - Jean Collet
- Willard Robertson - Tim MacGregor
- Paul E. Burns - Lucky
- Steve Pendleton - Tex
- Hardie Albright - Dudley
- Riley Hill - Withers (as Roy Harris)
- John Ellis - Forest Ranger
Screenplay
- Griffin Jay (Screenplay)
- Maurice Tombragel (Screenplay)
- Paul Jarrico (Story)
Keywords
lumberjack
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Men of the Timberland about?
- Tim MacGregor, unscrupulous lumber operator, obtains by bribery a contract to cut a vast quantity of timber from land owned by Kay Handley, rich débutante. When Dick O'Hara, forestry inspector, demands a postponement, MacGrgeor refuses and sends his henchman, Jean Collet, to obtain the services of the famous "bull-of-the-woods" Andy Jensen and his partner "Lucky." Kay arrives and gives her permission to cut the timber, defying Dick. Dick, with his two assistants, Withers and "Tex," begins a survey of the timber stand. When Dick and Tex finally reveal MacGrgeor as a crook, Collet is sent to kill "Tex" and obtain the reports. A fight ensues and "Lucky" is killed by one of Collet's flying knives. Kay then admits that Dick is right and helps him trap Collet. Dick and Andy force a confession from Collet and MacGregor is exposed.
- Who directed Men of the Timberland?
- Men of the Timberland was directed by John Rawlins.
- Who stars in Men of the Timberland?
- Men of the Timberland stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Linda Hayes, Francis McDonald, Willard Robertson, Paul E. Burns.
- How long is Men of the Timberland?
- Men of the Timberland has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Men of the Timberland?
- Men of the Timberland is a Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Romance, Western film.
- Where was Men of the Timberland produced?
- Men of the Timberland was produced in United States of America.