Near the Trail's End (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1931, Near the Trail's End is a western film directed by Wallace Fox, running about 55 minutes. “A robust romance of the rowdy Old West” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bart Morgan controls the town of Cactus City and is keeping all men away from Jane Rankin. When Johnny Day arrives and takes an interest in Jane, Morgan tries to kick him out. Johnny refuses to go and the stage is set for a showdown.
Who’s in it. Near the Trail's End stars Bob Steele as Marshal Johnny Day, Marion Shockley as Jane Rankin, Jay Morley as Red Thompson and Si Jenks as Texas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Near the Trail's End has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Near the Trail's End page.
If you liked it. Fans of Near the Trail's End tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Near the Trail's End (1931)?
- In US, Near the Trail's End is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Near the Trail's End worth watching?
- Near the Trail's End holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Near the Trail's End?
- Near the Trail's End stars Bob Steele, Marion Shockley, Jay Morley, Si Jenks and Hooper Atchley.
- When was Near the Trail's End released?
- Near the Trail's End was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.
