The Sunrise Trail (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 3

Released in 1931, The Sunrise Trail is a western film directed by John P. McCarthy, running about 65 minutes. “C'mon Everybody! SeeThis Drama of Gripping Gun Play! Fiery Action! In the Wild and Woolly West!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Working under cover, Tex goes south of the border and joins Rand's gang where he befriends gang member Kansas. He plans to lead the gang into the Sheriff's trap, but hopes to spare his new friend.
Who’s in it. The Sunrise Trail stars Bob Steele as Texas, aka Tex, Jack Rube Clifford as Kansas (as Jack Clifford), Blanche Mehaffey as Goldie, aka Bess Morgan and Jack Clifford as Kansas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Sunrise 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 Sunrise Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sunrise 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 Sunrise Trail (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sunrise Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sunrise Trail worth watching?
- The Sunrise Trail holds an audience score of 3.0 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 Sunrise Trail?
- The Sunrise Trail stars Bob Steele, Jack Rube Clifford, Blanche Mehaffey, Jack Clifford and Germaine De Neel.
- When was The Sunrise Trail released?
- The Sunrise Trail was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.
