Frontiers of '49

Frontiers of '49

THE WEST'S GALLANT STAR STIRS THE OLD FRONTIER INTO FLAMING LIFE!

1939 · 54 min · ★ 9.0 · Western

In California in 1848, Brunton through his stooge Sheriff is evicting the Mexicans from their ranches. Major John Freeman and his troops arrive to investigate. Keeping his troops hidden and appearing out of uniform, he takes up the fight against Brunton. He helps a rancher who has been evicted before his taxes were due only to find him murdered and this leads to the showdown between Brunton's men and the soldiers.

Directed by Joseph Levering · Written by Nate Gatzert

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Cast

Bill Elliott John Freeman
Luana Alcañiz Dolores de Cervantes
Charles King Howard Brunton
Hal Taliaferro Kit
Slim Whitaker Brad
Octavio Giraud Don Miguel Cervantes
Carlos Villarías Padre

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