Where Trails End (Monogram) (1942)

? yall Ace Writing Team Pens Thrilling Western Drama Two of Monogram’s top-notch scripters, Robert Emmett and Frances Kavanaugh, have turned out one of the most exciting western yarns of their career in Tom Keene’s latest starring opus, “Where Trails End,” which opens at the GIFS ULE COM! sesiic. ie sk Concerning the discovery of tungsten in the locale by a mysterious gang of terrorizers, the incidents lead up to the thrilling climax, following one another in rapid succession. One by one homes, and when Tom arrives as an agent for the U. S. government, the local “law and order” takes on a different hue. With the aid of 10year-old Donald Stewart and humorous Frank Yaconelli, Tom manages to force the killers out in the open after a series of difficult situations which almost costs him his life. Risking his neck to find the enemy’s hideout, he walks smack into a trap, and not until Donny arrives with the sheriff does Tom play his “ace in the hole,’ which results in the gang being wiped out. Robert Tansey, who has directed and produced Tom’s previous western hits, fills the same post on this one, thereby assuring Tom’s fans the same production values which have gone into all his other pictures. The leading feminine role is played by Monogram’s newest discovery, the captivating Joan Curtis, and other members of the cast are Charles Stunt Girl in Cowboy Thriller One of the iew stunt girls to invade the “leading-lady”’ field, Joan Curtis can rightfully take her palce among the best of them. Formerly a rodeo star and stunt performer for the “long shots” in western films, Miss Curtis thoroughly proves her ability to act when she appears in Monogram’s latest Tom Keene adventure story, “Where Trails End,” currently being shown at the theatre. Joan, a native of Denver, toured practically every major city in the country before coming to Hollywood, and because of her dexterity in riding and shooting soon won the confidence of producers and directors. She wound up by having more work than she could comfortably handle. Another well-known rodeo star in the picture is 10-year-old “Donny” Stewart, who is said to be one of the best child trick riders and ropers in the country. the valley | ranchers are forced to leave their | : | COURAGE | Tom Keene “Donny” Stewart a little advice on courage when danger threatens in this scene from Monogram’s “Where gives 10-year-old Trails End” at the theatre. One Col. Cut or Mat No. 2 King, William Vaughn, Steve Clark, Horace Carpenter, Nick Moro, Gene Alsace, Fred Hoose and Tom’s wonder horse, “Prince.” A "Veteran’ At 10 Years! Even before 10-year-old “Donny” Stewart, who appears with Tom Keene in Monogram’s latest western adventure hit, “Where Trails End,” currently being shown at the ....... theatre, was able to walk, his father had the youngster riding a pony. At the age of only three and a half years “Donny” appeared in his first rodeo. Now, at the age of 10, “veteran” rodeo star Donald Stewart, who has been acclaimed by thousands, is considered to be one of the best child riders and trick ropers in the country. He has won a score of cups and trophies, and has competed with motion picture stars, noted athletes and many brilliant rodeo performers. Nor does “Donny” stop at this accomplishment, since he has learned to sing and play the guitar. Robert Tansey, producer and director of the film, has given young “Donny” his first motion picture “break,” and predicts a fine career for the youngster. PUBLICIT ACTION STORY (Not for Publication) Tom Kenyon, U. S. Marshal, is sent to aid the valley people, who are being run out of their homes and ranches by a gang of terrorists. Tungsten has been secretly discovered in the val ley, and enemy agents are trying to get control. Donny Bedford, 9-year-old son of a rancher, returns home to find his father hung. Tom follows Jim Regan, a conspirator, to the gang'‘s hideout. He takes Donny with him and the boy identifies the men who helped hang his father. Tom sends Donny for the sheritt. Going into the gang’s hideout, Tom is recognized and subdued in the ensuing fight. Donny arrives at the hideout with the sheriff and the gang is wiped out. The tungsten discovery is revealed to the loyal ranchers. New Western Hit The story of a group of ranchers fighting to keep enemy agents from getting control of a secret tungsten “find” is told “Where Trails End,” Monogram’s western starring Tom Keene at the theatre, in Others in the cast are Joan Curtis, Frank Yaconel!lli and Donald Stewart. CREDITS Produced and Directed by ROBERT TANSEY Screenplay by ROBERT EMMETT and FRANCES KAVANAUGH Photography ROBERT CLINE Film Editor FRED BAIN Sound Engineer CORSON JOWETT Music Director FRANK SANUCCI Tom Keene Here Tom Keene is back again in his latest starring role in Monogram’s “Where Trails End,” which opens at the theatre. Appearing with Tom in the action cast are Joan Curtis, one of the finest equestriennes in Hollywood, 10-year-old rodeo star “Donny” Stewart, Frank Yaconelli, well known to western fans as Tom’s comic side-kick; Charles King, William Vaughn, Steve Clark, Horace Carpenter, Nick Moro, Gene Alsace, Fred Hoose and Tom’s wonder horse, “Prince.” Original screenplay is by Robert Emmett and Frances Kavanaugh. Robert Tansey produced and directed. | THRILL-A-MINUTE ACTION | a) When Tom Keene goes a-hunting for a killing gang of outlaws in “Where Trails End,’ now at the thrills and exciting action. theatre, every minute is loaded with Two Column Cut or Mat No, 20