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Overland Telegraph (1951)

Movie ★ 7.0 60 min

Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction of a new telegraph line for his own financial gain, scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) enlists the assistance of a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont in one of his many pre-Leave it to Beaver roles). Unfortunately for the bad guys, Holt and his cohort Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) sense that there's foul play afoot and embark on an investigation.

Lesley Selander Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 15, 1951
Runtime
60 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0043891
Language

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Frequently asked questions

What is Overland Telegraph about?
Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction of a new telegraph line for his own financial gain, scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) enlists the assistance of a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont in one of his many pre-Leave it to Beaver roles). Unfortunately for the bad guys, Holt and his cohort Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) sense that there's foul play afoot and embark on an investigation.
Who directed Overland Telegraph?
Overland Telegraph was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Overland Telegraph?
Overland Telegraph stars Tim Holt, Gail Davis, Hugh Beaumont, Mari Blanchard.
When was Overland Telegraph released?
Overland Telegraph is a 1951 western film.
Where can I watch Overland Telegraph?
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