The read
It runs a compact 55m.
Synopsis
A major Indian uprising is expected and Wyoming military posts are alerted. Colonel Dennison is meeting with Chief Eagle and his son Running Wolf when Chief Eagle is mysteriously shot. Steve Holden, an agent for the government peace commission, with the aid of a wandering shoemaker, Smiley, discover the troubles and the Chief's murder have been instigated by Cronin, the regimental scout, for personal gain for he and his gang of outlaws.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Ray NazarroDirector
- Barry ShipmanWriter
Cast
- Charles StarrettSteve Holden / Durango Kid
- Fred F. SearsColonel Ron Dennison (as Fred Sears)
- Tommy IvoDenny Dennison
- Elton BrittSinging Sergeant
- Smiley BurnetteSmiley Burnette
- Jay SilverheelsRunning Wolf (uncredited)
- Emile AveryTrooper (uncredited)
- John CasonHenchman (uncredited)
- Jim DiehlL.D. Brecker (uncredited)
- Myron HealeyLieutenant Reed (uncredited)
- Ethan LaidlawHenchman (uncredited)
- Nolan LearyCommissioner Briggs (uncredited)