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Prairie Thunder (1937)

1937-09-10 · 55m · EN
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To increase profits for his shipping company, Lynch has goaded the Indians to attack both the telegraph line and the new railroad. When Lynch sells rifles to the Indians, Rod Farrell captures Lynch and his gang. But Lynch's Indian friends free him and this time Farrell finds himself the prisoner.

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Ed Earl ReppWriterB. Reeves EasonDirector

Top billed cast

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Dick ForanDick ForanRod FarrellJanet ShawJanet ShawJoan TempleSmokeSmokeSmokeFrank OrthFrank OrthWichitaWilfred LucasWilfred LucasNate TempleAlbert J. SmithAlbert J. SmithLynchYakima CanuttYakima CanuttHigh WolfGeorge ChesebroGeorge ChesebroMatsonSlim WhitakerSlim WhitakerIndian FighterJ.P. McGowanJ.P. McGowanCol. StantonJohn HarronJohn HarronLt. AdamsChief John Big TreeChief John Big TreeIndian (uncredited)

Keywords

CaptureRailroadTelegraph

Movie DNA

Genre affinityWesternTheme affinityCapture · Railroad · TelegraphPacingShortDirector preference346819Actor preference197061 · 139705 · 310171Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Thunder

What is Prairie Thunder about?

To increase profits for his shipping company, Lynch has goaded the Indians to attack both the telegraph line and the new railroad. When Lynch sells rifles to the Indians, Rod Farrell captures Lynch and his gang. But Lynch's Indian friends free him and this time Farrell finds himself the prisoner.

How long is Prairie Thunder?

Prairie Thunder has a runtime of 55 minutes.