

The Oregon Trail
1939-07-04 · 320 min · ★ 7.5
Jeff Scott is sent to investigate problems with wagon trains attempting to make the journey to Oregon. Sam Morgan has sent his henchmen, under lead-henchman Bull Bragg, to stop the wagon trains in order to maintain control of the fur trade in the area.
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- Directors
- Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Johnny Mack BrownJeff Scott
Louise StanleyMargaret Mason
Fuzzy KnightDeadwood Hawkins
Bill Cody Jr.Jimmie Clark
Edward LeSaintJohn Mason
James BlaineSam Morgan
Charles Stevens'Breed'
Roy BarcroftColonel Custer
Charles MurphyTompkins
Colin KennySlade - Morgan Henchman
Forrest TaylorDaggett - Morgan Henchman
Charles KingDirk - Morgan Henchman
Jim ToneyIdaho Ike
Hank BellClear Water Barfly
Chief John Big TreeSpotted Elk
Dick BotillerYellow Snake
Ed BradySettler
Horace B. CarpenterPioneer at Wagon Train Camp
Lane ChandlerCorporal in Sherman's OfficeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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