The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction of a new telegraph line for his own financial gain, scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) enlists the assistance of a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont in one of his many pre-Leave it to Beaver roles). Unfortunately for the bad guys, Holt and his cohort Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) sense that there's foul play afoot and embark on an investigation.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Carroll YoungScreenplay
- Lesley SelanderDirector
- Adele BuffingtonScreenplay
- Paul SawtellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tim HoltTim Holt
- Gail DavisTerry Muldoon
- Hugh BeaumontBrad Roberts
- Mari BlanchardStella
- George NaderPaul Manning
- Robert J. WilkeBellew - Henchman (as Robert Wilke)
- Cliff ClarkTerence Muldoon
- Russell HicksCol. Marvin
- Robert BraySteve - Henchman
- Fred GrahamJoe - Henchman
- Richard MartinChito Rafferty
Stills
Themes
sabotagetelegraph