Winds of the Wasteland

Winds of the Wasteland

A six-shooter writes the law as war flames on the range! Adventure---as bullets blaze the pioneer trail!

NR 1936 · 54 min · ★ 5.2 · Western

The arrival of the telegraph put Pony Express riders like John Blair and his pal Smoky out of work. A race will decide whether they or stageline owner Drake get the government mail contract.

Directed by Mack V. Wright · Written by Joseph F. Poland

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