
Prairie Express
Western
Overview
Johnny Mack Brown comes to the aid of a beleaguered female freight line operator in this standard Monogram oater directed by veteran Lambert Hillyer. Having saved his old friend Faro Jenkins and young Dave Porter from marauding outlaws, Ranger Johnny Hudson learns that the attack may be part of a concerted effort by bandits to drive Dave's sister Peggy out of the freight business. Unbeknownst to Johnny and the Porters, the crimes are committed on behalf of local banker Gordon Gregg who wants to bankrupt the freight business in order to take over the valuable Porter ranch.
Top Cast


Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny Hudson
Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny Hudson


Raymond Hatton
Raymond Hatton
Faro Jenkins
Raymond Hatton
Faro Jenkins


Virginia Belmont
Virginia Belmont
Peggy Porter
Virginia Belmont
Peggy Porter


Marshall Reed
Marshall Reed
Burke, Gang Leader
Marshall Reed
Burke, Gang Leader
William Ruhl
William Ruhl
Gordon Gregg
William Ruhl
Gordon Gregg
Robert Winkler
Robert Winkler
Dave Porter
Robert Winkler
Dave Porter


Frank LaRue
Frank LaRue
Jarrett
Frank LaRue
Jarrett


Ted Adams
Ted Adams
Henchman Lem
Ted Adams
Henchman Lem


Steve Darrell
Steve Darrell
Sheriff Bill
Steve Darrell
Sheriff Bill
Craig Duncan
Craig Duncan
Henchman Pete
Craig Duncan
Henchman Pete
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