Overland Telegraph (1951): Cast & Plot
Overland Telegraph is a 1951 western directed by Lesley Selander, starring Tim Holt as Tim Holt, George Nader and Hugh Beaumont. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Overland Telegraph About?
The premise of Overland Telegraph without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tim Holt stars in Lesley Selander’s Western as a ranch‑hand who discovers a plot to sabotage a new telegraph line. Scheming shopkeeper Paul Manning (George Nader) hires a gang of outlaws led by Brad Roberts (Hugh Beaumont) to halt construction for profit. Holt and his loyal sidekick Chito Rafferty (Richard Martin) investigate, uncover the scheme, and bring the criminals to justice.
Overland Telegraph Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- b western
Overland Telegraph Cast & Characters
Tim Holt leads the cast as Tim Holt, with George Nader as Paul Manning and Hugh Beaumont as Brad Roberts. Directed by Lesley Selander; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lesley Selander
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Tim Holt as Tim Holt - George Nader as Paul Manning
- Hugh Beaumont as Brad Roberts
- Richard Martin as Chito Rafferty
Also Starring in Overland Telegraph
· 7 more- Cliff Clark Terence Muldoon
- Gail Davis Terry Muldoon
- Russell Hicks Col. Marvin
- Mari Blanchard Stella
- Robert Bray Steve - Henchman
- Robert J. Wilke Bellew - Henchman (as Robert Wilke)
- Fred Graham Joe - Henchman
Overland Telegraph Plot Summary
What happens in Overland Telegraph from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cowboys Tim Holt Tim Holt and Chito Rafferty Richard Martin are finding it hard to lock down steady work until they come to the aid of Terry Muldoon Gail Davis, who works at her father’s Arizona telegraph operation and is perched up on a pole when they arrive. She suggests they seek out Colonel Marvin Russell Hicks at nearby Fort Craig, hoping the military man might have a solution to keep the telegraph line alive.
Full summary
The whole story of Overland Telegraph, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Overland Telegraph?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What are the names of the two cowboy protagonists who help Terry Muldoon?
Overland Telegraph Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “L'avamposto telegrafico” and “Avamposto telegrafico”.
- Also known as
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- L'avamposto telegrafico
- Avamposto telegrafico
- La línia del telègraf
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Overland Telegraph FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Overland Telegraph, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Overland Telegraph?
Overland Telegraph runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Overland Telegraph released?
Overland Telegraph was released on December 15, 1951.
Who directed Overland Telegraph?
Overland Telegraph was directed by Lesley Selander.
More films by Lesley Selander Who is in the cast of Overland Telegraph?
Overland Telegraph stars Tim Holt as Tim Holt, George Nader as Paul Manning and Hugh Beaumont as Brad Roberts, among 11 credited actors.
Does Overland Telegraph have a post-credit scene?
No. Overland Telegraph has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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