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Trailing Danger

194758m9.0 / 10

OUTPOSTS OF THE LAW...where daring Marshals fought the west's worst killers!

Convicted killer Jim Holden is rescued from the sheriff by his gang, led by Mason and Riley. He is out to get the Hathaway Stage superintendent George Bannister, who was responsible for his conviction and learns the Bannister, his niece (Kay) and Hal Hathaway, son of the stage line owner, are on a cross-country stage. Johnny, a rancher, and Waco, local stage representative head for the stage to warn the passengers, including entertainer Paradise Flo and coffin salesman Pennypacker. Hal takes the stage into Holdin. Johnny and Waco rescue Hal and Bannister before the gang succeeds in hanging the pair.

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Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Trailing Danger opened in theaters May 29, 1947. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Convicted killer Jim Holden is rescued from the sheriff by his gang, led by Mason and Riley. He is out to get the Hathaway Stage superintendent George Bannister, who was responsible for his conviction and learns the Bannister, his niece (Kay) and Hal Hathaway, son of the stage line owner, are on a cross-country stage. Johnny, a rancher, and Waco, local stage representative head for the stage to warn the passengers, including entertainer Paradise Flo and coffin salesman Pennypacker. Hal takes the stage into Holdin. Johnny and Waco rescue Hal and Bannister before the gang succeeds in hanging the pair.

More about Trailing Danger

Cast

Johnny Mack BrownJohnny
Raymond HattonWaco
Peggy WynneKay Bannister
Marshall ReedJim Holden
Patrick DesmondHal Hathaway
Steve DarrellGeorge Bannister
Eddie ParkerRiley - Henchman (as Edwin Parker)
Bonnie Jean HartleyParadise Flo

Credits

Directed by
Lambert Hillyer
Written by
J. Benton Cheney

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Monogram PicturesUnited States

Themes

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