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A 60-minute Western that somehow packs a wagon train, a feud, AND a Mexican-Irish sidekick? Buckle up, buttercup.
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Trail Guide (1952)

Dusty Saturday matineeB-movie charm overloadVintage cowboy cosplay

Overview

Western

A cowboy and his Mexican-Irish sidekick lead a wagon train to an unfriendly place.

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saloonwagon trainhomesteader

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Real horses, real dust, zero CGI cowboys.

Costume

That Mexican-Irish sidekick's hat deserves its own credit.

Best for:Background: Fold laundry while pretending you're a 1950s dad.·Rewatch: Catch every wince-worthy line delivery.
Lesley Selander

Director

Lesley Selander

ReleasedFeb 15, 1952
Runtime1h
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
RKO Radio Pictures

Top Cast

Tim Holt

Tim Holt

Tim Holt

Mary Jo Tarola

Mary Jo Tarola

Peg Masters (as Linda Douglas)

Frank Wilcox

Frank Wilcox

Regan

John Pickard

John Pickard

Henchman Dawson

Kenneth MacDonald

Kenneth MacDonald

Wagon Master Wheeler

Patricia Wright

Patricia Wright

Salon Girl

Tom London

Tom London

Old Timer

John Merton

John Merton

Dale

Richard Martin

Richard Martin

Chito Rafferty

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Tim Holt starred in over 40 Westerns, making him the hardest-working man in chaps you've never heard of.

Cultural

The 'Mexican-Irish' sidekick trope quietly acknowledged mixed heritage in an era of rigid screen stereotypes.

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