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Overland Telegraph (1951)
Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction of a new telegraph line for his own financial gain, scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) enlists the assistance of a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont in one of his many pre-Leave it to Beaver roles). Unfortunately for the bad guys, Holt and his cohort Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) sense that there's foul play afoot and embark on an investigation.
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Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction of a new telegraph line for his own financial gain, scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) enlists the assistance of a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont in one of his many pre-Leave it to Beaver roles). Unfortunately for the bad guys, Holt and his cohort Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) sense that there's foul play afoot and embark on an investigation.
Rating:NR
Genre:Western
Written By:Adele Buffington, Carroll Young
In Theaters:12/15/1951
Box Office:
Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Lesley Selander
Director
Tim Holt
Tim Holt
Gail Davis
Terry Muldoon
Hugh Beaumont
Brad Roberts
Mari Blanchard
Stella
George Nader
Paul Manning
Robert J. Wilke
Bellew - Henchman (as Robert Wilke)
Cliff Clark
Terence Muldoon
Russell Hicks
Col. Marvin
Robert Bray
Steve - Henchman
Fred Graham
Joe - Henchman
Richard Martin
Chito Rafferty
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