The Forbidden Trail (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1923, The Forbidden Trail is a western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. When Red Hawk Dugan and his men attack a small wagon train, Colonel Merriwell is killed and the young girl Isobel taken and raised thinking Dugan is her father. Fifteen years later the Colonel's son Jack arrives looking for Dugan whom he learned killed his father. As he hunts for Dugan he meets and falls in love with Isobel only to then learn Dugan is her father.
Who’s in it. The Forbidden Trail stars Jack Hoxie as Jack Merriwell / Col. Jim Merriwell, Evelyn Nelson as Isobel Lorraine, Frank Rice as Toby Jones and William Berke as Rufe Trent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Forbidden Trail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forbidden Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forbidden 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 Forbidden Trail (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forbidden Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Forbidden Trail worth watching?
- The Forbidden Trail holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Forbidden Trail?
- The Forbidden Trail stars Jack Hoxie, Evelyn Nelson, Frank Rice, William Berke and Joseph McDermott.