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The Man from Dakota
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The Man from Dakota

1940-02-16 · 75 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · History · War · Western

A frontier scout, a Boston officer and a Russian girl escape with a map past Confederates.

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Directors
Leslie Fenton
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wallace BeeryWallace Beery"Bar" Barstow
John HowardJohn HowardOliver Clark
Dolores del RíoDolores del RíoJenny Sanford
Donald MeekDonald MeekMr. Vestry
Robert BarratRobert BarratParson Summers
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsConfederate Provost Marshal
Frederick BurtonCampbellite Religious Leader
William HaadeWilliam HaadeUnion Soldier
John WrayJohn WrayMr. Carpenter

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