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Phantom Trails

1955-05-08 · 55 min · ★ 7.0

Western

A short feature western comprised of two episodes of the TV series 'Wild Bill Hickok': "A Close Shave for the Marshal" (6/16/1952) and "Ghost Rider" (4/7/1952).

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Directors
Wesley Barry, Frank McDonald
Production companies
William F. Broidy Productions Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Guy MadisonGuy MadisonWild Bill Hickok
Andy DevineAndy DevineJIngles
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerHenry Hooper
Steve BrodieSteve BrodieMatt
Burt WenlandJake
Harry HarveyHarry HarveySheriff
Robert FilmerBank Manager Wade
Hank PattersonHank PattersonJess Morgan
William VedderPops Garroway
Steve PendletonSteve PendletonCurt Leslie
Ethan LaidlawEthan LaidlawBen Leslie
Paul BryarPaul Bryar

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