Prairie Express (1947)
Johnny Mack Brown comes to the aid of a beleaguered female freight line operator in this standard Monogram oater directed by veteran Lambert Hillyer. Having saved his old friend Faro Jenkins and young Dave Porter from marauding outlaws, Ranger Johnny Hudson learns that the attack may be part of a concerted effort by bandits to drive Dave's sister Peggy out of the freight business. Unbeknownst to Johnny and the Porters, the crimes are committed on behalf of local banker Gordon Gregg who wants to bankrupt the freight business in order to take over the valuable Porter ranch.
Director:
Lambert Hillyer
Writers:
Anthony Coldeway, J. Benton Cheney.
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Johnny Mack Brown as Johnny Hudson |
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Raymond Hatton as Faro Jenkins |
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Virginia Belmont as Peggy Porter |
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Marshall Reed as Burke, Gang Leader |
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William Ruhl as Gordon Gregg |
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Robert Winkler as Dave Porter |
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Frank LaRue as Jarrett |
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Ted Adams as Henchman Lem |
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Steve Darrell as Sheriff Bill |
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Craig Duncan as Henchman Pete |
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Gary Garrett as Henchman Kent |
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Hank Worden as Deputy Clint |
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Bob McElroy as Henchman Joe |
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Carl Mathews as Henchman Collins |
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Boyd Stockman as Perry |
| Directing | Lambert Hillyer | Director |
| Writing | Anthony Coldeway | Screenplay |
| Writing | J. Benton Cheney | Screenplay |