The Glory Trail (1936): cast, story & where to watch

1936 · Film

The Glory Trail poster

Released in 1936, The Glory Trail is an action, drama, history and western film directed by Lynn Shores, running about 65 minutes. “Guerilla fights of the reconstruction period!...Indian warfare!...The birth of a new nation!...The saga of our country!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It's just after the Civil War and Captain Morgan and his confederate soldiers are establishing a town on the Bozeman trail. Colonel Strong and his union men are at the nearby fort. Things are peaceful until Riley has the Indians attack a union wagon train and leave a confederate sword at the scene.

Who’s in it. The Glory Trail stars Tom Keene as Captain John Morgan, Joan Barclay as Lucy Strong, James Bush as Lieutenant Dave Kirby and Frank Melton as Lieutenant Gilchrist, among others.

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 The Glory Trail page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Glory Trail 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 The Glory Trail (1936)?
In US, The Glory Trail is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in The Glory Trail?
The Glory Trail stars Tom Keene, Joan Barclay, James Bush, Frank Melton and Etta McDaniel.
When was The Glory Trail released?
The Glory Trail was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.