Freighters of Destiny (1931)

Randolph Carter is after Macey's freight franchise. He has his gang raid all of Macey's wagon trains so supplies will not reach town. In his latest raid Macey is killed. His son Steve ... See full summary »

Director:

Fred Allen

Writer:

Adele S. Buffington (story)

Stars:

Tom Keene, Barbara Kent, Mitchell Harris

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Tom Keene	...	Steve Macey
Barbara Kent	...	Ruth Mercer
Mitchell Harris	...	Randolph Carter
Frederick Burton	...	John Macey
Frank Rice	...	'Rough'
Billy Franey	...	'Ready'
William Welsh	...	Tim 'Dad' Mercer
Fred Burns	...	Sheriff
Slim Whitaker	...	Bill Toller, Carter henchman (as Chas. Whittaker)

Storyline

Randolph Carter is after Macey's freight franchise. He has his gang raid all of Macey's wagon trains so supplies will not reach town. In his latest raid Macey is killed. His son Steve attempts to take over but finds himself in trouble when he pays off his men with money Rough and Ready accidentally found in Carter's safe.

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Plot Keywords:

raid | wagon train | settler | lasso | wager | 

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Genres:

Romance | Western

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 1931 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der König der Steppe

Filming Locations:

Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$39,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Pathé Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

57 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Photophone System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Driving Home"
Composer unknown
Sung by the cowboys in the opening scene

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