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Westward Ho, The Wagons! (1956)

December 20, 1956 (US) Adventure, Western • 90m

Overview

The pioneering trail to Oregon was littered with constant danger. Yet, the hope of the "promised land" keeps American families westward bound despite overwhelming odds. A calm, clear-thinking pioneer attempts to lead a wagon train through territory occupied by Pawnees and Sioux. Along the way, the hardy settlers face horse thieves, kidnappers, and unpredictable Indian attacks in their push to establish a new life in the rugged West.

Director

William Beaudine

Top Billed

Fess Parker

Keywords

Top Billed Cast

Fess Parker
Fess Parker

John 'Doc' Grayson

Kathleen Crowley
Kathleen Crowley

Laura Thompson

Jeff York
Jeff York

Hank Brekenridge

David Stollery
David Stollery

Dan Thompson

George Reeves
George Reeves

James Stephen

Doreen Tracey
Doreen Tracey

Bobo Stephen

Barbara Woodell
Barbara Woodell

Mrs. Stephen

John War Eagle
John War Eagle

Wolf's Brother

Cubby O'Brien
Cubby O'Brien

Jerry Stephen

Tommy Cole
Tommy Cole

Jim Stephen

Leslie Bradley
Leslie Bradley

Spencer Armitage

Karen Pendleton
Karen Pendleton

Myra Thompson

Jane Liddell
Jane Liddell

Ruth Benjamin

Jon Locke
Jon Locke

Ed Benjamin

Crew
Robert O. Cook
Robert O. Cook

Sound Supervisor

Edward H. Plumb
Edward H. Plumb

Orchestrator

Charles P. Boyle
Charles P. Boyle

Director of Photography

Ub Iwerks
Ub Iwerks

Special Effects

Dean Thomas
Dean Thomas

Sound Recordist

Lois Murray
Lois Murray

Hairstylist

Ben Chapman
Ben Chapman

Unit Production Manager

George Bruns
George Bruns

Original Music Composer



Reviews

r96sk

⭐ 5/10

January 27, 2021

Simply boring.

<em>'Westward Ho, The Wagons!'</em> is a slow watch, despite a relatively low run time of 90 minutes. Fess Parker, who I enjoyed in fellow 1956 release <em>'The Great Locomotive Chase'</em>, and Jeff York, co-star in the latter, fail to entertain. Some of the music is catchy, namely the opening/closing theme, but that's about it.

The plot is as problematic as you'd expect. It basically splits itself in two in terms of its por… read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

Revenue

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