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Scouts to the Rescue
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Scouts to the Rescue

1939-01-17 · 231 min · ★ 10.0

Adventure · Action

Filmed in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Sonora, California, this Universal serial is Universal's 40th sound-era serial. Eagle Scout Bruce Scott, leader of Martinsville Troop Number One, and his pack sets off in search of lost treasure and finds adventure

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Directors
Alan James, Ray Taylor
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jackie CooperJackie CooperBruce Scott
Vondell DarrMary Scanlon
Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyPat Scanlon
William RuhlG- Man Hal Marvin
Bill Cody Jr.Bill Cody Jr.'Skeets' Scanlon
David DurandDavid Durand'Rip' Dawson
Ralph DunnRalph DunnHenchman Pug O'Toole
Frank Coghlan Jr.Frank Coghlan Jr.Ken - a Boy Scout
Ivan MillerIvan MillerTurk Mortensen
Victor AdamsHenchman Hurst
Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.Doc
Sidney MillerSidney MillerHermie - a Boy Scout
Dick BotillerDick BotillerLeeka
George RegasGeorge RegasLokola -Indian Tribe High Priest
Jack MulhallJack MulhallScoutmaster Hale [Ch. 1]
Edwin BrianBoy Scout
Sam BernardG-Man Blaine [Chs. 11-12]
Emmett VoganEmmett VoganG-Man Ed Billings [Chs. 1-2]
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsG-Man Jim Carson [Chs. 11-12]
Ed BradyEd BradyHenchman Slade

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