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The Old Chisholm Trail (1942)

"Renegade Ranchers! Rustlers!... A Stampede of Roaring Action... as Johnny and Tex crack down on ruthless range racketeers!"

7.019421h 1mEN
ActionMusicWestern

Directed by Elmer Clifton

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 1m

Language

EN

Release

December 11, 1942

Director

Elmer Clifton

Overview

Dusty Gardner, and other Texas ranchers, are driving a herd of cattle to Abilene, Kansas along the Chisholm Trail. Desperate need of water takes them to the Turner ranch, where Belle Turner demands exorbitant prices for the water. Dusty learns that Belle is also trying to oust Mary Lee and Montana S...

Cast

Johnny Mack Brown

Johnny Mack Brown

Dusty Gardner

Tex Ritter

Tex Ritter

Montana Smith

Fuzzy Knight

Fuzzy Knight

Alvin Pendergast aka Polario

Jennifer Holt

Jennifer Holt

Mary Lee

Mady Correll

Mady Correll

Belle Turner

Earle Hodgins

Earle Hodgins

Chief Hopping Crow

Roy Barcroft

Roy Barcroft

Ed Phillips

Edmund Cobb

Edmund Cobb

Joe Rankin

Budd Buster

Budd Buster

Rancher Hank

Johnny Bond

Johnny Bond

Member Jimmy Wakely Trio

Roy Butler

Roy Butler

Rancher Larry

Scotty Harrel

Scotty Harrel

Member Jimmy Wakely Trio

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Old Chisholm Trail (1942), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Dusty Gardner, and other Texas ranchers, are driving a herd of cattle to Abilene, Kansas along the Chisholm Trail. Desperate need of water takes them to the Turner ranch, where Belle Turner demands exorbitant prices for the water. Dusty learns that Belle is also trying to oust Mary Lee and Montana Smith from the trading post Mary operates. The sheriff sides with Belle following a fight between the two women. Belle knows there is artesian springs under the land the trading post occupies and intends to get the property by any means.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Old Chisholm Trail. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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