Marked Trails (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1944, Marked Trails is an action and western film directed by John P. McCarthy, running about 58 minutes. “Hoot's a "Dude"...Bob's a "Bandit"! Together they rid a town of desperadoes! It's full of those thrills you like to see!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. This one finds Jack Slade and Mary Conway,alias Blanche, being recognized as known and wanted crooks by deputy marshal Harry Stevens and, when he orders them out of town, Slade kills him. His son, Bob Stevens and friend Parkford become U.S. Marshals and proceed to rid the town of the cut-throat gang that has been terrorizing the citizens. Bob goes undercover as an outlaw and works his way into the gang, while Hoot poses as a Dude who goes about making fiery speeches on behalf of law and order.

Who’s in it. Marked Trails stars Hoot Gibson as Hoot Parkford, Bob Steele as Bob Stevens, Veda Ann Borg as Blanche / Mary Conway / Susanna and Ralph Lewis as Henchman Jed, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Marked Trails has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marked Trails page.

If you liked it. Fans of Marked Trails 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 Marked Trails (1944)?
In US, Marked Trails is available to stream on FlixFling and Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Marked Trails worth watching?
Marked Trails holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Marked Trails?
Marked Trails stars Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele, Veda Ann Borg, Ralph Lewis and Mauritz Hugo.
When was Marked Trails released?
Marked Trails was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.