The Telegraph Trail
1933, English. Directed by Tenny Wright.
The story of how the telegraph was laid from East to West, with plenty of hardships and Indian attacks.
A greedy businessman-turned-renegade foments an Indian uprising against the coming telegraph to perpetuate his economic stranglehold on the territory.
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Tenny WrightDirector
- John WayneJohn Trent
- DukeDuke - John's Horse
- Frank McHughCorporal Tippy
- Marceline DayAlice Keller
- Otis HarlanUncle Zeke Keller
- Albert J. SmithGus Lynch
- Yakima CanuttHigh Wolf
- Lafe McKeeLafe
- Chief John Big TreeIndian Chief (uncredited)
- Clarence GeldartArmy Captain (uncredited)
- Slim WhitakerSecond Henchman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kurt Kempler
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How long is The Telegraph Trail?
The Telegraph Trail runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
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The Telegraph Trail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Telegraph Trail is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Telegraph Trail on?
The Telegraph Trail isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Telegraph Trail?
If you liked The Telegraph Trail, try No Name on the Bullet, Oscar Shaw, Gunless.
Who directed The Telegraph Trail?
The Telegraph Trail (1933) was directed by Tenny Wright and stars John Wayne, Duke, Frank McHugh.