The Telegraph Trail (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1933, The Telegraph Trail is an action and western film directed by Tenny Wright, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. A greedy businessman-turned-renegade foments an Indian uprising against the coming telegraph to perpetuate his economic stranglehold on the territory.
Who’s in it. The Telegraph Trail stars John Wayne as John Trent, Duke as Duke - John's Horse, Frank McHugh as Corporal Tippy and Marceline Day as Alice Keller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Telegraph Trail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Telegraph Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Telegraph Trail 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 Telegraph Trail (1933)?
- In US, The Telegraph Trail is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Telegraph Trail worth watching?
- The Telegraph Trail holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Telegraph Trail?
- The Telegraph Trail stars John Wayne, Duke, Frank McHugh, Marceline Day and Otis Harlan.
- When was The Telegraph Trail released?
- The Telegraph Trail was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.