Buck Roberts is leading a wagon train of railroad supplies and Jim Corkle and his henchman Loder are out to stop them by using white men dressed as Indians for the attacks.
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Title: Dawn on the Great Divide (1942)
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Buck Roberts
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Sadie Rand
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Terry Wallace
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Sarah Harkins
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Mrs. Elmira Corkle
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Judge John Corkle
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| Harry Woods | ... |
Jim Corkle - Judge's Brother
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| Tristram Coffin | ... |
Matt Rand
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Lee Shumway | ... |
Joe Wallace - Railroad Official
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| Roy Barcroft | ... |
Chuck Loder
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Alex Kirby - Carson's Messenger
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Warren Jackson | ... |
Fred Cooke - Bartender
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Buck Roberts is leading a wagon train of railroad supplies and Jim Corkle and his henchman Loder are out to stop them by using white men dressed as Indians for the attacks.
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So Long, Buck! Over There "Beyond The Great divide" we believe you know we'll always cherish your memory as one of the greatest western stars! (Print ad) See more »Genres:
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18 December 1942 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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(uncredited)
Written by Stephen Foster
Sung by Christine McIntyre and Robert Lowery
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This is Buck Jones' last film. Sadly, the guy would die soon after this in a fire--along with a lot of other innocent folks. While it's not among his best films, it is a solid B movie and a decent way for him to end his career.
The film does NOT start off well. It has many moments where folks give long expositions instead of talking naturally or allowing things to happen normally. Often, folks just start talking to their friends--giving them back story that the friend SHOULD already know but which is provided for the audience. It's very unnatural and is a case of bad writing. Fortunately, the rest of the film is a bit better. The plot is the standard greedy baddie who wants to destroy and steal-- all hiding in the guise of his men dressed up as American Indians.
So why did I still give this one a 5? Well, there are more than the usual number of scenes which are sentimental and show character development. Plus, the story has a few nice moments. Worth seeing if you are a Buck Jones fan.