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Trail of Kit Carson
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Trail of Kit Carson

1945-07-11 · 57 min · ★ 7.0

Western

Bill Harmon receives a letter from his partner, Dave MacRoy informing him of a rich gold strike in their California mine. Arriving there, Bill learns from elderly miner John Benton that Dave is dead and that he sold the mine at a strangely low price the night before his supposed accidental death. Harmon suspects murder.

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Directors
Lesley Selander
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Allan LaneAllan LaneBill Harmon
Helen TalbotHelen TalbotJoan Benton
Tom LondonTom LondonJohn Benton
Twinkle WattsTwinkle WattsPeggy Bailey
Roy BarcroftRoy BarcroftDoc Ryan
Kenne DuncanKenne DuncanTrigger Chandler
Jack KirkJack KirkSheriff Bailey
Bud GearyBud GearyHenchman Red Snyder
Tom DuganTom DuganBartender Bart Hammond
George ChesebroGeorge ChesebroPoker Player
Robert J. WilkeRobert J. WilkeDave MacRoy (as Bob Wilke)
Freddie ChapmanFreddie ChapmanFriend of Peggy
Dickie DillonFreind of Peggy
Dickie DillonFriend of Peggy

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