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Prairie Express
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Prairie Express

1947-10-24 · 55 min · ★ 0.0

Western

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.

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Directors
Lambert Hillyer
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Johnny Mack BrownJohnny Mack BrownJohnny Hudson
Raymond HattonRaymond HattonFaro Jenkins
Virginia BelmontVirginia BelmontPeggy Porter
Marshall ReedMarshall ReedBurke, Gang Leader
William RuhlGordon Gregg
Robert WinklerDave Porter
Frank LaRueFrank LaRueJarrett
Ted AdamsTed AdamsHenchman Lem
Steve DarrellSteve DarrellSheriff Bill
Craig DuncanHenchman Pete
Gary GarrettHenchman Kent
Hank WordenHank WordenDeputy Clint
Bob McElroyHenchman Joe
Carl MathewsCarl MathewsHenchman Collins
Boyd StockmanBoyd StockmanPerry

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