The Last Frontier (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1932, The Last Frontier is an action, adventure and western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, running about 213 minutes.
What it’s about. A frontier newspaper editor Kirby battles outlaw Tiger Morris who is causing indian uprisings to drive away settlers so that he will can claim a gold deposit as his own. With the help of General Custer, right wins out. Presented in serial form in 12 episodes.
Who’s in it. The Last Frontier stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Tom Kirby, aka The Black Ghost, Dorothy Gulliver as Betty Halliday, Francis X. Bushman Jr. as Jeff Maitland and William Desmond as General Custer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Last Frontier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Frontier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Frontier tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Frontier (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Frontier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Frontier worth watching?
- The Last Frontier holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Frontier?
- The Last Frontier stars Lon Chaney Jr., Dorothy Gulliver, Francis X. Bushman Jr., William Desmond and Joe Bonomo.
- When was The Last Frontier released?
- The Last Frontier was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 213 minutes.