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Men of the Timberland
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Men of the Timberland

1941-05-06 · 62 min · ★ 8.0

Action · Adventure · Crime · Drama · Romance · Western

Tim MacGregor, unscrupulous lumber operator, obtains by bribery a contract to cut a vast quantity of timber from land owned by Kay Handley, rich débutante. When Dick O'Hara, forestry inspector, demands a postponement, MacGrgeor refuses and sends his henchman, Jean Collet, to obtain the services of the famous "bull-of-the-woods" Andy Jensen and his partner "Lucky." Kay arrives and gives her permission to cut the timber, defying Dick. Dick, with his two assistants, Withers and "Tex," begins a survey of the timber stand. When Dick and Tex finally reveal MacGrgeor as a crook, Collet is sent to kill "Tex" and obtain the reports. A fight ensues and "Lucky" is killed by one of Collet's flying knives. Kay then admits that Dick is right and helps him trap Collet. Dick and Andy force a confession from Collet and MacGregor is exposed.

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Directors
John Rawlins
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ArlenRichard ArlenDick O'Hara
Andy DevineAndy DevineAndy Jensen
Linda HayesLinda HayesKay Hadley
Francis McDonaldFrancis McDonaldJean Collet
Willard RobertsonWillard RobertsonTim MacGregor
Paul E. BurnsPaul E. BurnsLucky
Steve PendletonSteve PendletonTex
Hardie AlbrightHardie AlbrightDudley
Riley HillRiley HillWithers (as Roy Harris)
John EllisForest Ranger
Jack RiceJack RiceMacGregor's Secretary
Ralph SanfordRalph SanfordCafe Owner (uncredited)
William TannenWilliam TannenCafe Patron (uncredited)

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