Beyond the Last Frontier (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film
Released in 1943, Beyond the Last Frontier is a western film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 60 minutes. “Thundering Thrills...As The Great Texas Rangers Take To The Adventure Trail..Hot On The Heels Of A Desperate Band Of Gun-Runners!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beyond the Last Frontier was the first entry in Republic's "John Paul Revere" western series. Journeyman actor Eddie Dew stars as Revere, a Texas Ranger who goes undercover to smash an outlaw gang. Meanwhile, the villains install an informer amongst the Rangers, meaning that Revere will have to take care of this guy before he can complete his assignment. While Eddie Dew was OK in the lead, his thunder was stolen by the young actor cast as "Trigger Dolan"-future superstar Robert Mitchum. The plot was a bit too complicated for a film of this nature, thus future John Paul Revere installments were a bit easier to follow.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Last Frontier stars Eddie Dew as Johnny Revere, Smiley Burnette as Frog Millhouse, Lorraine Miller as Susan Cook and Robert Mitchum as Trigger Dolan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Last Frontier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Last Frontier 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 Beyond the Last Frontier (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond the Last Frontier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Beyond the Last Frontier?
- Beyond the Last Frontier stars Eddie Dew, Smiley Burnette, Lorraine Miller, Robert Mitchum and Harry Woods.
- When was Beyond the Last Frontier released?
- Beyond the Last Frontier was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.