

Trail of Kit Carson
1945-07-11 · 57 min · ★ 7.0
Bill Harmon receives a letter from his partner, Dave MacRoy informing him of a rich gold strike in their California mine. Arriving there, Bill learns from elderly miner John Benton that Dave is dead and that he sold the mine at a strangely low price the night before his supposed accidental death. Harmon suspects murder.
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- Directors
- Lesley Selander
- Production companies
- Republic Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Allan LaneBill Harmon
Helen TalbotJoan Benton
Tom LondonJohn Benton
Twinkle WattsPeggy Bailey
Roy BarcroftDoc Ryan
Kenne DuncanTrigger Chandler
Jack KirkSheriff Bailey
Bud GearyHenchman Red Snyder
Tom DuganBartender Bart Hammond
George ChesebroPoker Player
Robert J. WilkeDave MacRoy (as Bob Wilke)
Freddie ChapmanFriend of PeggyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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