Trail to Laredo (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, Trail to Laredo is a western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 54 minutes. “HOT with a gun...TOPS with a tune!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Filmed at the Providencia Ranch (today's Forrest Lawn in Burbank, CA), this typical "Durango Kid" Western featured the Cass County Boys performing "Go West Young Lady" by Sammy Cahn and Saul Chaplin, in addition to series regular Smiley Burnette singing his own "It's My Turn" and "The Yodeler. This time, the Durango Kid (Charles Starrett) is chasing down a gang of outlaws shipping stolen gold in crates marked "ring bolts," ably assisted by Smiley, a treasury agent working undercover as a house painter. Virginia Maxey supplies female interest and little Tommy Ivo, in one of his six appearances in the Durango Kid series, also gets in the way of the action.
Who’s in it. Trail to Laredo stars Charles Starrett as Steve Ellison aka The Durango Kid, Jim Bannon as Dan Parks, Virginia Maxey as Classy and Tommy Ivo as Ronnie Parks, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trail to Laredo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trail to Laredo 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 Trail to Laredo (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trail to Laredo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Trail to Laredo?
- Trail to Laredo stars Charles Starrett, Jim Bannon, Virginia Maxey, Tommy Ivo and Hugh Prosser.
- When was Trail to Laredo released?
- Trail to Laredo was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.