Frontier Scout (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1938, Frontier Scout is an action film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant has a job for Wild Bill Hickok (George Houston) and his sidekick (Al St. John).
Who’s in it. Frontier Scout stars George Houston as Wild Bill Hickok, Al St. John as Whiney Roberts, Beth Marion as Mary Ann Norris and Stephen Chase as Mort Bennett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Frontier Scout has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frontier Scout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frontier Scout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frontier Scout (1938)?
- In US, Frontier Scout is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frontier Scout worth watching?
- Frontier Scout holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frontier Scout?
- Frontier Scout stars George Houston, Al St. John, Beth Marion, Stephen Chase and Dave O'Brien.
- When was Frontier Scout released?
- Frontier Scout was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.