The Oregon Trail (1959)
- Starring:
- Fred MacMurray, William Bishop, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gene Fowler, Gene Fowler, Jr., (more)
Synopsis of The Oregon Trail
As the Oregon Territory prepares to welcome settlers in 1846, wagons traveling the Oregon trail face increasing hostility from the Native Americans who have vowed to protect their land. Dispatched to investigate rumors that President Polk is sending troops to the Oregon Territory disguised as pioneers, New York Herold reporter Neal Harris (Fred MacMurray) is captured by angry natives as he makes his way back to the city. Enlisting the help of a comely Native American maiden to make a daring escape, Harris makes it out just in time to warn the trrops of a potentially devistating attack. Subsequently resigning from his position as a reporter, Harris decides to make a home for himself and his faithful maiden in the new territory. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Oregon Trail
- Fred MacMurray - Neal Harris
- Nina Shipman - Prudence Cooper
- Henry Hull - Seton
- John Dierkes - Gabe Hastings
- James Bell - Jeremiah Cooper
- Tex Terry - Brizzard
- Ollie O'Toole - James G. Bennett
- Oscar Beregi - Ralph Clayman
- Bernie Kopell - Aide of President Polk
- William Bishop - Capt. George Wayne
- Gloria Talbott - Shona Hastings
- John Carradine - Zachariah Garrison
- Elizabeth Patterson - Maria Cooper
- Ralph Sanford - Mr. Decker
- Arvo Ojala - Ellis
- Ed Wright - Jesse
- Lumsden Hare - British Ambassador
- Addison Richards - James K. Polk
- Director(s):
- Gene Fowler, Jr., Gene Fowler
- Writer(s):
- Louis Vittes, Gene Fowler, Jr., Gene Fowler
- Producer(s):
- Richard Einfeld
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