The Crooked Trail (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, The Crooked Trail is a western film directed by S. Roy Luby, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. After Jim Blake saves Harve Tarlton's life, they become partners in a gold mining claim. After a while Harve reverts to his outlaw way of life. Everyone but Jim seems to know that Harve is bad but Jim merely thinks he needs a chance to go straight. But Jim's wife Helen has a plan to expose Harve as the outlaw he is.
Who’s in it. The Crooked Trail stars Johnny Mack Brown as Jim Blake, Lucile Browne as Helen Carter, John Merton as Harve Tarlton and Charles King as Lanning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Crooked Trail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crooked Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crooked Trail 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 The Crooked Trail (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crooked Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crooked Trail worth watching?
- The Crooked Trail 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 The Crooked Trail?
- The Crooked Trail stars Johnny Mack Brown, Lucile Browne, John Merton, Charles King and Ted Adams.
- When was The Crooked Trail released?
- The Crooked Trail was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.