Reading the 10 reviews that were posted before this one, I wonder why some people don't watch the movie before writing. There are too many errors, along with some other reviews that are great.
John Ashley, played by John Wayne, betrayed his neighbors, including his intended, played by the adorable Ann Rutherford, and rode off to join the invading Yankees.
Ashley innocently returns to his ranch in Texas, not expecting the anger and hatred the victims of Northern aggression feel. But being an essentially decent person, he rather quickly learns the occupation forces are thieves and even, when given the opportunity, murderers They are led by General Holden, the excellent Cy Kendall, and it's Holden who makes and keeps most of the profit from the jacked-up taxes and other acts of theft..
Among the occupying forces is "Bull," the great Yakima Canutt, who beautifully and understatedly is hesitant when told to raise his right hand to be sworn in.
A sentry is portrayed by the favorite of so many of us, Charles King, looking svelte and youthful.
Ashley's sidekick is played by a relative unknown, Jim T.oney. Even IMDb has next to no information about him. But anyone watching "The Lonely Trail," a rather blah and generic title, will realize Mr. Toney should have had a long and busy career.
Among the others is Fred Toones, usually billed as and playing a character named "Snowflake." Toones ran the shoeshine stand at Republic Studios and it must be a really interesting story how he became an actor. He had a presence any seasoned actor could envy, and Toones did eventually play in about 225 movies!
Etta McDaniel, a wonderful actress, has a small bit here. Look for her in a scene-stealing role, again with John Wayne, in "The Lawless Nineties." She is marvelous!
John Wayne didn't have a lot to do here. The movie was not about him or his character, but has an involved plot, lots of characters, good production values, and it's a nice bit of Hollywood history: What did John Wayne do in his early appearances?
I recommend "The Lonely Trail," and you can find a copy at YouTube.
John Ashley, played by John Wayne, betrayed his neighbors, including his intended, played by the adorable Ann Rutherford, and rode off to join the invading Yankees.
Ashley innocently returns to his ranch in Texas, not expecting the anger and hatred the victims of Northern aggression feel. But being an essentially decent person, he rather quickly learns the occupation forces are thieves and even, when given the opportunity, murderers They are led by General Holden, the excellent Cy Kendall, and it's Holden who makes and keeps most of the profit from the jacked-up taxes and other acts of theft..
Among the occupying forces is "Bull," the great Yakima Canutt, who beautifully and understatedly is hesitant when told to raise his right hand to be sworn in.
A sentry is portrayed by the favorite of so many of us, Charles King, looking svelte and youthful.
Ashley's sidekick is played by a relative unknown, Jim T.oney. Even IMDb has next to no information about him. But anyone watching "The Lonely Trail," a rather blah and generic title, will realize Mr. Toney should have had a long and busy career.
Among the others is Fred Toones, usually billed as and playing a character named "Snowflake." Toones ran the shoeshine stand at Republic Studios and it must be a really interesting story how he became an actor. He had a presence any seasoned actor could envy, and Toones did eventually play in about 225 movies!
Etta McDaniel, a wonderful actress, has a small bit here. Look for her in a scene-stealing role, again with John Wayne, in "The Lawless Nineties." She is marvelous!
John Wayne didn't have a lot to do here. The movie was not about him or his character, but has an involved plot, lots of characters, good production values, and it's a nice bit of Hollywood history: What did John Wayne do in his early appearances?
I recommend "The Lonely Trail," and you can find a copy at YouTube.