Overland Telegraph (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1951, Overland Telegraph is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 60 minutes. “Tim HOLT...RIDING THE RANGE WITH ROARING SIX-GUNS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction of a new telegraph line for his own financial gain, scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) enlists the assistance of a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont in one of his many pre-Leave it to Beaver roles). Unfortunately for the bad guys, Holt and his cohort Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) sense that there's foul play afoot and embark on an investigation.
Who’s in it. Overland Telegraph stars Tim Holt as Tim Holt, Gail Davis as Terry Muldoon, Richard Martin as Chito Rafferty and Hugh Beaumont as Brad Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Overland Telegraph has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Overland Telegraph page.
If you liked it. Fans of Overland Telegraph 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 Overland Telegraph (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Overland Telegraph change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Overland Telegraph worth watching?
- Overland Telegraph holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Overland Telegraph?
- Overland Telegraph stars Tim Holt, Gail Davis, Richard Martin, Hugh Beaumont and Mari Blanchard.
- When was Overland Telegraph released?
- Overland Telegraph was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.