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Back Trail (1948)

Movie ★ 8.0 57 min

Back Trail is one of the livelier entries in Monogram's Johnny Mack Brown western series. Brown rides into a small town where he becomes embroiled in a blackmail scheme. The town's banker (Ted Adams), a pillar of respectability, once served a jail term. Outlaw leader Pierce Lyden threatens to reveal Adams' secret if the banker doesn't let him know in advance when the gold shipments are going through. Adams tearfully tells Brown the whole story, whereupon Johnny rides shotgun on the next shipment himself. Back Trail was one of the last films directed by workhorse Christy Cabanne, whose career stretched all the way back to the D.W. Griffith days.

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Quick facts

Released
July 18, 1948
Runtime
57 min
IMDb
tt0040144
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Studio
, Great Western Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Back Trail about?
Back Trail is one of the livelier entries in Monogram's Johnny Mack Brown western series. Brown rides into a small town where he becomes embroiled in a blackmail scheme. The town's banker (Ted Adams), a pillar of respectability, once served a jail term. Outlaw leader Pierce Lyden threatens to reveal Adams' secret if the banker doesn't let him know in advance when the gold shipments are going through. Adams tearfully tells Brown the whole story, whereupon Johnny rides shotgun on the next shipment himself. Back Trail was one of the last films directed by workhorse Christy Cabanne, whose career stretched all the way back to the D.W. Griffith days.
Who directed Back Trail?
Back Trail was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Back Trail?
Back Trail stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Mildred Coles, Marshall Reed.
When was Back Trail released?
Back Trail is a 1948 western film.
Where can I watch Back Trail?
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