Western Mail (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, Western Mail is a western film directed by Robert Emmett Tansey, running about 54 minutes. “WARNING! OUTLAWS HEAD FOR COVER! The West's most daring law enforcer is headed this way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Working undercover, Allen and sidekick Mendoza are out to stop the mail train robberies. Rivers and his gang are the culprits and by joining up with them, they hope to get the evidence they need.
Who’s in it. Western Mail stars Tom Keene as Tom Allen, Frank Yaconelli as Lopez Mendoza, LeRoy Mason as Jeff Gordon (as Le Roy Mason) and Jean Trent as Julia Webster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Western Mail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Western Mail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Western Mail 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 Western Mail (1942)?
- In US, Western Mail is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Western Mail worth watching?
- Western Mail holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Western Mail?
- Western Mail stars Tom Keene, Frank Yaconelli, LeRoy Mason, Jean Trent and Fred Kohler Jr..
- When was Western Mail released?
- Western Mail was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.