The Big Trail (1930)

6.7/10 122 min Drama Western

Overview

Young scout Breck Coleman leads a wagon train along the dangerous trail to Oregon as he tries to get the affection of the beautiful pioneer Ruth Cameron and plans his revenge on the harsh scoundrels who murdered a friend of his in the past.

Cast

John Wayne

Breck Coleman

Marguerite Churchill

Ruth Cameron

El Brendel

Gus

Tully Marshall

Zeke

Tyrone Power Sr.

Red Flack

David Rollins

Dave Cameron

Ian Keith

Bill Thorpe

Charles Stevens

López

Louise Carver

Gus' Mother-in-law

Victor Adamson

Wagon Train Man (uncredited)

Chief John Big Tree

Indian (uncredited)

Ward Bond

Sid Bascom (uncredited)

Nora Bush

Pioneer (uncredited)

Martin Cichy

Pioneer (uncredited)

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