| The Dawn Trail | |
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 Poster for the film | |
| Directed by | Christy Cabanne |
| Screenplay by | John Thomas Neville |
| Story by | Forrest Sheldon |
| Produced by | Harry Cohn |
| Starring | Marceline Day Miriam Seegar Charles Morton |
| Cinematography | Ted McCord |
| Edited by | James Sweeney |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Dawn Trail is a 1930 American Western film, directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Marceline Day, Miriam Seegar, and Charles Morton, and was released on November 28, 1930. It was remade as the 1939 film Texas Stampede.
Cast list
- Buck Jones as Larry
- Miriam Seegar as June
- Charles Morton as Mart
- Erville Alderson as Denton
- Edward J. Le Saint as Amos
- Charles King as Skeets
- Hank Mann as Cock Eye
- Vester Pegg as Mac
- Slim Whitaker as Steve
- Charles Brinley as Nestor
Production
In September 1930, it was announced that Christy Cabanne had been chosen direct the film. It was to be the fourth installment in a series of eight pictures starring Buck Jones.[2] In October it was revealed that Miriam Segar and Charles Morton had been added to the cast.[3] A week later trade publications printed that Erville Anderson and Hank Mann, were also joining the production.[4] In early November, Slim Whitaker and Edward J. Le Saint were announced as cast additions.[5]
Reception
The Film Daily gave it a very positive review, saying it was a "very good western with intelligent story well directed and action and suspense to the finish". They complimented the directing for including touches not normally seen in western films. They felt the story was well done, and not "just an excuse to hang the riding and fighting sequences on." They felt that Buck Jones showed he was one of the best western stars.[6] Harrison's Reports also enjoyed the film, calling it a "very good melodrama, with fast action."[7]
References
- ↑ "The Dawn Trail". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ↑ "Christy Cabanne Directs Next Buck Jones Western". The Film Daily. September 26, 1930. p. 4. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ↑ Ralph Wilk (October 23, 1930). "A Little From "Lots"". The Film Daily. p. 9. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Added To "Dawn Trail"". The Film Daily. October 30, 1930. p. 8. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ↑ Ralph Wilk (November 6, 1930). "Hollwood Flashes". The Film Daily. p. 7. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Buck Jones in "The Dawn Trail"". The Film Daily. December 28, 1930. p. 10. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ↑ ""The Dawn Trail" — With Buck Jones". Harrison's Reports. December 13, 1930. p. 199. Retrieved April 23, 2023.