The Conquering Horde (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1931, The Conquering Horde is a history and western film directed by Edward Sloman, running about 73 minutes. “She the Boss of a Bankrupt Texas Ranch...He a Secret Government Employee! Thrill to Their Desperate Struggle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Not long after the Civil War, Texas cattle ranchers realize they have a problem--the Union Pacific railroad is bypassing their state and make it near impossible to get their cattle to market. Many ranchers are being forced to sell their land, and crooked state treasure Marvin Fletcher buys up the land at pennies on the dollar. However, Laguna del Sol Ranch owner Taisie Lockhart and her ranch hands are holding out. Cowboy Dan McMasters returns to the ranch and tries to rekindle his romance with Taisie, but she rejects him because he fought for the North during the war. But what she doesn't know is that Dan is on an undercover mission from the President to investigate Fletcher, and in order to do that he has to pretend to be sympathetic to Fletcher and goes to work for him, angering Taisie even more. Complications ensue.
Who’s in it. The Conquering Horde stars Richard Arlen as Dan McMasters, Fay Wray as Taisie Lockhart, Claude Gillingwater as Jim Nabours and Ian Maclaren as Marvin Fletcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Conquering Horde 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 Conquering Horde page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Conquering Horde tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Conquering Horde (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Conquering Horde change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Conquering Horde worth watching?
- The Conquering Horde holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Conquering Horde?
- The Conquering Horde stars Richard Arlen, Fay Wray, Claude Gillingwater, Ian Maclaren and Frank Rice.
- When was The Conquering Horde released?
- The Conquering Horde was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.