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Rolling Down the Great Divide (1942) - Movie Browser

Cowboys with short-wave radios? Peak 1942 tech-noir western chaos.

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B-movie energyPioneer sci-fiHour-long romp

Overview

A ring of cattle thieves uses short-wave radio to communicate with each other. A trio of range detectives must find a way to capture the gang.

Content warning

Technology vs. traditionTrust among lawmenFrontier justice

Standout Aspects

Direction

Sam Newfield's 59-minute efficiency cult.

Practical Effects

Actual 1942 radio equipment on horseback.

Best for:Background·Rewatch

Director

Sam Newfield

ReleasedApr 24, 1942

Runtime59m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Sigmund Neufeld Productions

Top Cast

Bill 'Cowboy Rambler' Boyd

Bill 'Cowboy Rambler' Boyd

Art Davis

Marshal Art Davis

Lee Powell

Marshal Lee Powell

Wanda McKay

Rita

Glenn Strange

Joe Duncan

Karl Hackett

Pete (Rancher-Agitator)

Ted Adams

Roger Martin

Jack Ingram

Hank Dale

John Elliott

Lem Bartlett

Hank Bell

Jim (uncredited)

Frank Ellis

Rancher Opposing Vigilantism (uncredited)

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