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Overland Telegraph (1951)

NR · 1951-12-15 · 1h 0m · EN
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Tim HOLT...RIDING THE RANGE WITH ROARING SIX-GUNS!

Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction of a new telegraph line for his own financial gain, scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) enlists the assistance of a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont in one of his many pre-Leave it to Beaver roles). Unfortunately for the bad guys, Holt and his cohort Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) sense that there's foul play afoot and embark on an investigation.

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Lesley SelanderDirector

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Tim HoltTim HoltTim HoltGail DavisGail DavisTerry MuldoonRichard MartinRichard MartinChito RaffertyHugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontBrad RobertsMari BlanchardMari BlanchardStellaGeorge NaderGeorge NaderPaul ManningRobert J. WilkeRobert J. WilkeBellew - Henchman (as Robert Wilke)Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkTerence MuldoonRussell HicksRussell HicksCol. MarvinRobert BrayRobert BraySteve - HenchmanFred GrahamFred GrahamJoe - Henchman

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SabotageTelegraph

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinitySabotage · TelegraphPacingShortDirector preference284046Actor preference174451 · 197027 · 336552Country preferenceUs

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What is Overland Telegraph about?

Not to be confused with the 1929 film The Overland Telegraph, this Western from director Lesley Selander stars Tim Holt as a cowboy appropriately named Tim Holt. In order to hinder the construction of a new telegraph line for his own financial gain, scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) enlists the assistance of a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont in one of his many pre-Leave it to Beaver roles). Unfortunately for the bad guys, Holt and his cohort Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) sense that there's foul play afoot and embark on an investigation.

How long is Overland Telegraph?

Overland Telegraph has a runtime of 60 minutes.