
Trailing Danger
Seen it?1947 | 58 min | Western
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
Convicted killer Jim Holden is rescued from the sheriff by his gang, led by Mason and Riley. He is out to get the Hathaway Stage superintendent George Bannister, who was responsible for his conviction and learns the Bannister, his niece (Kay) and Hal Hathaway, son of the stage line owner, are on a cross-country stage. Johnny, a rancher, and Waco, local stage representative head for the stage to warn the passengers, including entertainer Paradise Flo and coffin salesman Pennypacker. Hal takes the stage into Holdin. Johnny and Waco rescue Hal and Bannister before the gang succeeds in hanging the pair.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 307 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lambert Hillyer
- Johnny Mack BrownJohnny
- Raymond HattonWaco
- Peggy WynneKay Bannister
- Marshall ReedJim Holden
- Patrick DesmondHal Hathaway
- Steve DarrellGeorge Bannister
- Eddie ParkerRiley - Henchman (as Edwin Parker)
- Bonnie Jean HartleyParadise Flo
- Ernie AdamsPennypacker
- Bud OsborneMason - Henchman