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The Lonely Trail

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1936 | 56 min | Western

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for western fans. Liked The Searchers or The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance? This is a good next one.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Never drags, at 56 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Made in 1936: an older pace and style.

Though he fought for the North in the Civil War, John is asked by the Governor of Texas to get rid of some troublesome carpetbaggers. He enlists the help of Holden before learning that Holden too is plundering the local folk.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph Kane

  • John WayneCaptain John Ashley
  • Ann RutherfordVirginia Terry
  • Cy KendallAdjutant General Benedict Holden
  • Bob KortmanCaptain Hays
  • Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesSnowflake
  • Sam FlintGovernor of Texas
  • Dennis MooreDick Terry
  • Jim ToneyJed Calicutt
  • Etta McDanielMammy
  • Yakima CanuttBull Horrell