Cavalry (1936)

Just after the Civil War, Captain Thorn is sent west to help protect the new telegraph line that is under construction. Leeds is out to establish an independent nation in the west and tries... See full summary »

Director:

Robert N. Bradbury

Writers:

Robert N. Bradbury (original story), George H. Plympton (screen adaptation)

Stars:

Bob Steele, Frances Grant, Karl Hackett

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Bob Steele	...	Ted Thorne
Frances Grant	...	Betty Lee Harvey
Karl Hackett	...	Gavin Rance
Hal Price	...	Horace Leeds
Earle Ross	...	Colonel Lafe Harvey (as Earl Ross)
Ed Cassidy	...	Bart Haines (as Edward Cassidy)
William Welsh	...	General John Harvey
Budd Buster	...	Wagon Boss / President Lincoln (as Bud Buster)

Storyline

Just after the Civil War, Captain Thorn is sent west to help protect the new telegraph line that is under construction. Leeds is out to establish an independent nation in the west and tries stop its construction and also incoming wagon trains by inciting the Indians to attack both of them.

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Plot Keywords:

civil war | telegraph | captain | attempted rape | freed slave | 

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Taglines:

Crushing the Renegade Band...Foiling the Revolt of a Nation...Adventure Flames in the Old West!

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 1936 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Kernville, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Supreme Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

63 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Edited into Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (1976)

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Soundtracks

"The Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)"
(uncredited)
Written by Stephen Foster
Sung by wagon train group

User Reviews

Bob Steele walks the line .........

Admittedly, 1930's westerns are not everyone's "cup of tea". However, when viewed in context, they offer fine entertainment in a short amount of running time. This 1936 oater by Bob Steele is no exception. In this film, written and directed by his Dad, Steele demonstrates the scrappy likabilty that made him a star for several decades.

In this film, Steele is a Captain trying to protect a much-needed telegraph line from the shady Leeds. While many of the co-stars are unknown to today's audiences, the great Earl Dwire makes a notable appearance. Dwire and Steele make this one a must see for fans of early western talkies.

Enjoy this one pardners, Bob Steele was one of the best !