The Devil's Trail (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, The Devil's Trail is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 61 minutes. “TWO STARS IN A TUNEFUL THRILLER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Our heroes head to a wide-open town in search of a gang of desperadoes, headed by swarthy Noah Beery Jr. Along the way, Elliot and Ritter find time to pitch woo to leading lady Eileen O'Hearn. The Devil's Trail was based on a story with the more intriguing title "The Town in Hell's Backyard."
Who’s in it. The Devil's Trail stars Bill Elliott as 'Wild' Bill Hickok, Tex Ritter as Marshal Tex Martin, Eileen O'Hearn as Myra Willoughby and Noah Beery as Bull McQuade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Devil's Trail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Trail tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Trail (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devil's Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Devil's Trail worth watching?
- The Devil's Trail holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil's Trail?
- The Devil's Trail stars Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter, Eileen O'Hearn, Noah Beery and Frank Mitchell.
- When was The Devil's Trail released?
- The Devil's Trail was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.