The Prairie
1947, English. Directed by Frank Wisbar.
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The Prairie is set at the time of the Louisiana Purchase. Hoping to find their destiny in the new territory, the Bush Family heads southward in a covered wagon. Sharing the family's numerous dangers and hardships are Ellen Wade (Lenore Aubert), sole survivor of an Indian attack, and army mapmaker Paul Hover (Alan Baxter). Cousins Abiram (Russ Vincent) and Asa (Jack Mitchum) duke it out over Ellen's affections
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 27 November 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur St. Claire, James Fenimore Cooper
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The Prairie runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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The Prairie is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Prairie on?
The Prairie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 November 1947. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prairie?
If you liked The Prairie, try Angel and the Badman, North West Mounted Police, The Tall Men.
Who directed The Prairie?
The Prairie (1947) was directed by Frank Wisbar and stars Lenore Aubert, Alan Baxter, Russ Vincent.