Trail Dust (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1936, Trail Dust is a western film directed by Nate Watt, running about 77 minutes. “Hopalong Cassidy leads his daring men in a spectacular cattle drive to rescue the drought-famished plains country” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hoppy, Johnny and Windy are fighting a malicious gang trying to stop a cattle drive from reaching a drought-stricken North.
Who’s in it. Trail Dust stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, James Ellison as Johnny Nelson, George 'Gabby' Hayes as Windy Halliday and Morris Ankrum as Tex Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Trail Dust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trail Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trail Dust 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 Trail Dust (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trail Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trail Dust worth watching?
- Trail Dust holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trail Dust?
- Trail Dust stars William Boyd, James Ellison, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Morris Ankrum and Gwynne Shipman.
- When was Trail Dust released?
- Trail Dust was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.
