

The Thundering Herd
1925-03-01 · 70 min · ★ 9.0
Story of a trader who uncovers a scheme to blame the Indians for a Buffalo massacre.
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- Directors
- William K. Howard
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jack HoltTom Doan
Lois WilsonMilly Fayre
Noah BeeryRandall Jett
Raymond HattonJude Pilchuk
Charles OgleClark Hudnall
Tim McCoyBurn Hudnall
Lillian LeightonMrs. Clark Hudnall
Eulalie JensenMrs. Randall Jett
Maxine Elliott HicksSally Hudnall
Ed BradyPruitt
Pat HartiganCatlett
Fred KohlerFollansbee
Gary CooperBuffalo Hunter (uncredited)
Ernie AdamsJett Henchman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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