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Overland Telegraph

Tim HOLT...RIDING THE RANGE WITH ROARING SIX-GUNS!

7.3 / 10 1951 1h 0mNR English
Western

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Tim Holt

Tim Holt

Tim Holt

Lead
Gail Davis

Gail Davis

Terry Muldoon

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Brad Roberts

Mari Blanchard

Mari Blanchard

Stella

George Nader

George Nader

Paul Manning

Robert J. Wilke

Robert J. Wilke

Bellew - Henchman (as Robert Wilke)

Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

Terence Muldoon

Russell Hicks

Russell Hicks

Col. Marvin

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lesley Selander's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Overland Telegraph is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker