Overland Telegraph (1951)

Overview

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

Tim Holt

Tim Holt

Gail Davis

Terry Muldoon

Hugh Beaumont

Brad Roberts

Mari Blanchard

Stella

George Nader

Paul Manning

Robert J. Wilke

Bellew - Henchman (as Robert Wilke)