Galloping Thru


58m 1931

Brief Synopsis

Producer Trem Carr would remake this film at Lone Star/Monogram in 1935 as "The Dawn Rider" with John Wayne, and again in 1938 at Universal as "Western Trails" with Bob Baker. The local express agent, the father of Tom McGuire (Tom Tyler), is killed during a robbery. In the chase that follows Tom is wounded and taken by his friend, Sandy Thompson (Al Bridge as Alan Bridge), to the home of Janice Warren (Betty Mack) to recover. Janice and...

Film Details

Genre
Western
Release Date
Dec 5, 1931
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Monogram Pictures Corp.
Distribution Company
State Rights
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
58m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

Synopsis

A man returns to his home town just as his father is shot and killed. He avenges the murder of his father and wins the love of his best friend's girl, after his friend bows out. [No further information about the plot has been located.]

Film Details

Genre
Western
Release Date
Dec 5, 1931
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Monogram Pictures Corp.
Distribution Company
State Rights
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
58m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

Quotes

Trivia

This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.

Notes

The Film Daily review describes a scene involving a stagecoach going over a precipice. A Film Daily news item reported that "Betty Gable [sic] has been borrowed from United Artists to head the supporting cast," but her participation in the final film is doubtful. Modern sources include Artie Ortego in the cast.