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The Telegraph Trail

4.7193354mNRMovieActionWestern

A greedy businessman-turned-renegade foments an Indian uprising against the coming telegraph to perpetuate his economic stranglehold on the territory.

DirectorTenny Wright
WriterKurt Kempler

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Cast · Directed by Tenny Wright

JWJohn Wayne
John Wayne
John Trent
D
Duke
Duke - John's Horse
FMFrank McHugh
Frank McHugh
Corporal Tippy
MDMarceline Day
Marceline Day
Alice Keller
OHOtis Harlan
Otis Harlan
Uncle Zeke Keller
ASAlbert J. Smith
Albert J. Smith
Gus Lynch
YCYakima Canutt
Yakima Canutt
High Wolf
LMLafe McKee
Lafe McKee
Lafe
CTChief John Big Tree
Chief John Big Tree
Indian Chief (uncredited)
CGClarence Geldart
Clarence Geldart
Army Captain (uncredited)
SWSlim Whitaker
Slim Whitaker
Second Henchman (uncredited)

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The Telegraph Trail — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Telegraph Trail?

The Telegraph Trail is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Telegraph Trail on Netflix?

No, The Telegraph Trail is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on The Roku Channel.

Is The Telegraph Trail on Amazon Prime Video?

The Telegraph Trail isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Telegraph Trail for free?

The Telegraph Trail is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.