Wagon Wheels (1934): Cast
Wagon Wheels is a 1934 romantic drama directed by Charles Barton, starring Randolph Scott as Clint Belmet, Gail Patrick and Billy Lee. It runs 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wagon Wheels About?
The premise of Wagon Wheels without spoilers.
A wagon train sets out from Independence, Missouri, traveling the Oregon Trail under the leadership of cowboy Clint Belmet. Among the passengers are spirited widow Nancy Wellington with her toddler Sonny and older Abby Masters, who falls for scout Jim Burch. The party confronts hostile Indians led by trapper Kenneth Murdock, who is determined to protect his fur‑trade interests. The film is a 1934 remake of the 1931 western Fighting Caravans, incorporating stock footage from the original.
Wagon Wheels Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- religion
- river crossing
- oregon trail
- wagon train
- wagon train scout
- year 1844
- widow young son relationship
- saboteur
- fur company
- trading company
- sister sister relationship
- indiana
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- tennessean
- independence missouri
- campfire songs
- female singer
- surrogate father surrigate son relationship
- rocky mountains
- snow drift
- thief
- frontier fort
- slingshot
- indian attack
- drunkenness
- bar fight
- wagon train attack
- setting a fire
- death of partner
- forest
- oregon
- impending marriage
- boy in a bathtub
- man woman romance
- end of the trail
- migrant settler
- planned ambush
- 1840s
- based on novel
Wagon Wheels Cast & Characters
Randolph Scott leads the cast as Clint Belmet, with Gail Patrick as Nancy Wellington and Billy Lee as Sonny Wellington. Directed by Charles Barton; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Barton
- Randolph Scott as Clint Belmet
- Gail Patrick as Nancy Wellington
- Billy Lee as Sonny Wellington
- Jan Duggan as Abby Masters
Also Starring in Wagon Wheels
· 11 more- Leila Bennett Hetty Masters
- Raymond Hatton Jim Burch
- Monte Blue Kenneth Murdock
- Olin Howland Bill O'Leary
- Harold Goodwin Nancy's Brother
- Sam McDaniel Coachman
- Ann Sheridan Young Lady (uncredited)
- Howard Wilson Permit Officer
- Alfred Delcambre Ebe
- Julian Madison Lester - Guard
- James B. 'Pop' Kenton Pop Masters
More from Charles Barton
More films directed by Charles Barton: Zorro, the Avenger, The Peter Tchaikovsky Story, Dance with Me, Henry and Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair.
How Well Do You Know Wagon Wheels?
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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Who stars as the rugged wagon train scout Clint Belmet?
Wagon Wheels Also Known As
Also known as “Il canto del West”.
- Also known as
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- Il canto del West
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Movies Like Wagon Wheels
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Wagons West, Paint Your Wagon and The Covered Wagon.
Wagon Wheels FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wagon Wheels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wagon Wheels?
Wagon Wheels runs 56 minutes.
When was Wagon Wheels released?
Wagon Wheels was released on September 15, 1934.
Who directed Wagon Wheels?
Wagon Wheels was directed by Charles Barton.
More films by Charles Barton Who is in the cast of Wagon Wheels?
Wagon Wheels stars Randolph Scott as Clint Belmet, Gail Patrick as Nancy Wellington and Billy Lee as Sonny Wellington, among 15 credited actors.
Does Wagon Wheels have a post-credit scene?
No. Wagon Wheels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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