Near the Trail's End


55m 1931

Brief Synopsis

Bart Morgan controls the town of Cactus City and is keeping all men away from Jane Rankin. When Johnny Day arrives and takes an interest in Jane, Morgan tries to kick him out. Johnny refuses to go and the stage is set for a showdown.

Film Details

Genre
Western
Release Date
Sep 20, 1931
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Tiffany Productions of California, Inc.
Distribution Company
Tiffany Productions of California, Inc.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
55m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
5,184ft (6 reels)

Synopsis

Jane Rankin travels west to the small town of Cactus to be with her ailing father. On the way, her stagecoach is robbed by two bandits. Disappointed by the take, the bandits decide to kidnap Jane and hold her for ransom. They are stopped by Johnny Day and his sidekick Tex, who chase them away. Jane arrives in Cactus to find that her father has died and left her his restaurant. The town bully, Bart Morgan, claims Jane as his girl, shooting any man he thinks might be trespassing on his "territory." When Johnny, who has been appointed town marshal, eats dinner in Jane's restaurant, Bart warns him to stay away from her. Meanwhile, seeing several of Dan Cather's cowhands in town, Bart and his crony, Red Thompson, take the opportunity to rustle Cather's cattle. With Johnny's help, Jane escapes from town to Cather's camp. When Red threatens Cather, he sees Jane there and brings her back to Cactus. Johnny follows. Morgan fights with him and warns him to get out of town. Frightened for Johnny, Jane tells Morgan that Red has been annoying her. The two men fight over Jane, killing each other. The way is now clear for Johnny and Jane to marry.

Film Details

Genre
Western
Release Date
Sep 20, 1931
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Tiffany Productions of California, Inc.
Distribution Company
Tiffany Productions of California, Inc.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
55m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
5,184ft (6 reels)

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Notes

Film Daily notes that this was the first in a planned series of eight Bob Steele films to be produced by Trem Carr for Tiffany. According to modern sources, Fred Burns and Artie Ortego were in the cast.