J.P. McGowan Movie Trailers

Manhattan Cowboy Trailer (1928)

01 October 1928

When easterner Jack Steel gets into trouble with the law again, his father sends him to his ranch out west.

So This Is Arizona Trailer (1931)

01 August 1931

An Arizona Ranger's investigation results in his having to arrest the brother of the girl he loves.

Whispering Smith Speaks Trailer (1935)

15 May 1935

O'Brien is "Whispering" Smith, so named because he speaks softly but knows how to fend for himself. The son of a railroad president, Smith is determined to learn the business from the ground up, so he gets a job as a track walker for his dad's rail line.

Rough Riding Rhythm Trailer (1937)

14 August 1937

When Jim and Scrubby arrive to see Scrubby's sister, they find her murdered and suspect it was her no good husband Jake.

The Girl and the Game Trailer (1915)

02 January 1915

Irrepressible Helen Rhinelander, the daughter of a railroad president. A dastardly villain, Segrue, however, desires not only Helen but also the plans for a new railroad.

Fury and the Woman Trailer (1936)

22 September 1936

A tough Irishman tries to help a logging company owner on Vancouver Island who is being sabotaged by a nearby competitor.

The Car of Death Trailer (1914)

28 August 1914

In this film Helen Holmes was clearly rehearsing for the role that brought to her fame and recognition in a serial that started getting released two months later.

Kidnapped Trailer (1938)

27 May 1938

Robert Louis Stevenson's hero David Balfour joins rebel Alan Breck Stewart in 18th-century Scotland.

The Lawless Legion Trailer (1929)

17 February 1929

Cal Stanley goes undercover as a beef buyer in order to catch the gang responsible for stealing the area's cattle.

The Ace of Clubs Trailer (1925)

14 July 1925

Cowboy Jack Horton searches for the killer of his father and brother, both of whom were found with an ace of clubs pinned to their bodies.

Señor Americano Trailer (1929)

10 November 1929

A U.S. soldier goes after bandits in California, although it is still owned by Mexico.

Robin Hood of El Dorado Trailer (1936)

17 March 1936

In the 1840's Mexico has ceded California to the United States, making life nearly impossible for the Mexican population due to the influx of land and gold-crazy Americans.

The Call of the Savage Trailer (1935)

14 April 1935

Two competing teams of scientists search the African jungles for a secret formula.

The Death Train Trailer (1915)

06 March 1915

The smashed corner of a trunk containing counterfeiting paraphernalia reveals to Helen that there is treachery afoot at Lone Point.

The Railroad Raiders Trailer (1917)

09 April 1917

A silent movie serial now lost. CHAPTER TITLES: 1. Circumstantial Evidence; 2. A Double Steal; 3. Inside Treachery; 4.

Western Honor Trailer (1930)

15 May 1930

Bob Steele is a young rancher who refuses to give in to a gang that is seeking to deprive he and his partner of the contract for supplying cattle to a railroad construction camp.

The Lost Mail Sack Trailer (1914)

07 October 1914

A piece of lumber projecting from the side of a freight car picks up the mail sack hanging from the crane at Bell Station.

Roaring Six Guns Trailer (1937)

01 September 1937

Sinclair has a government lease on range land that is about to expire. George Ringold wants the land and hires Roberts and his men.

Empty Holsters Trailer (1937)

10 July 1937

Ace owns just about everything around except for the Bank, which is owned by John Ware. Ace also has his eye on Judy, but Judy only has eyes for Clay.

The Three Mesquiteers Trailer (1936)

22 September 1936

When a group of World War 1 buddies head west to farmstead, they run into trouble.

The Red Rider Trailer (1934)

16 July 1934

"Red" Davison(Buck Jones), the sheriff of Sun Dog, sacrifices his job and his good name to save his best friend, "Silent" Slade from the hangman's noose, following a framed-up court decision which sentences Slade to hang for the murder of "Scotty McKee (J.

Mark of the Spur Trailer (1932)

10 February 1932

A young ranch foreman, Bud Drake aka The Kid, is wrongfully arrested for the theft of six-thousand dollars from ranch-owner "Hardshell" Beckett.

Code of Honor Trailer (1930)

16 October 1930

Cardsharp Jack Cardigan decides to go straight when he meets Doris Bradfield, but is forced to use his talents on behalf of her dad, whose land-grant title has fallen into the hands of Jed Harden through the gambling weakness of Bradfield's son Tom.

The Canyon of Missing Men Trailer (1930)

01 June 1930

Dave Brandon (Tom Tyler) tries to break away from his life of crime, but his old gang won't let him.

Dugan of the Dugouts Trailer (1928)

15 April 1928

A young man joins the army to impress his girlfriend. He soon finds out that his sergeant is actually an enemy spy, but before he can take any action, he and his girlfriend are kidnapped by enemy soldiers, and devise an unusual method of escape from capture.

The Man from Nevada Trailer (1929)

01 August 1929

Jack Carter rides into Nevada and finds himself caught between a local family feud and a dangerous outlaw gang.

Red Signals Trailer (1927)

01 March 1927

Sabotage on the railroad with trains being derailed and looted. Good coverage of the Santa Fe La Grande Station that was demolished in 1939 due to earthquake damage.

O'Malley Rides Alone Trailer (1930)

01 January 1930

Mounties O'Malley and Calhoun are sent to see why miners are not returning with their gold. Arriving, they recover the gold from a robbery attempt.

The Manager of the B & A Trailer (1916)

25 September 1916

Dan Oakley becomes a railroad manager and his attempt to slash expenses by layoffs and lengthening hours incurs the workers' wrath.

Deadwood Pass Trailer (1933)

05 May 1933

The Hawk has broken out of prison and the Sheriff and Sorrenson have a plan to have Whitlock pose as the Hawk, infiltrate the gang, and recover the stolen bonds.

The Fast Mail's Danger Trailer (1915)

23 January 1915

Down and out, Bob, an engineer, drifts into town. His condition excites Helen's sympathy. Using her influence, the girl secures him a position with the railroad.

Gun Gospel Trailer (1927)

06 November 1927

From Death Valley in the Mojave Desert to Mount Whittier, the outlaw gangs are wreaking havoc on the gold and money shipments from the mines and ranches.

Drum Taps Trailer (1933)

23 January 1933

Skinner and his gang are grabbing land from the ranchers. When they go after Kerry's ranch Ken stops them.

The Code of the Scarlet Trailer (1928)

01 July 1928

Assigned to catch a gang of outlaws, officers Bruce Kenton and Paddy Halloran rescue Helen Morgan when her wagon is attacked by the very same gang.

The Road Agent Trailer (1925)

30 July 1925

A rancher has left his spread to his long lost son, but only if he shows up to claim it. A mean-fisted fugitive from justice looks just like the missing heir and a plan for deception is hatched.

The Box Car Trap Trailer (1915)

01 May 1915

Jim, determined to ruin a box car brake test, hides inside, removes the flooring, and ruins the brake apparatus.

The Buccaneer Trailer (1938)

04 February 1938

French pirate Jean Lafitte rescues a girl and joins the War of 1812.

Riders of the North Trailer (1931)

05 April 1931

In a trapper's cabin, Sergeant Stone finds a fellow Mountie murdered and is given the assignment of locating the killer.

The Fate of Number One Trailer (1915)

13 July 1915

Their demand for money having gone unheeded, Garibaldi and his gang wreck Number One. Howard, who attempts to interfere, is battered into insensibility.

The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok Trailer (1938)

30 June 1938

A group of "Phantom Raiders" interfere with a cattle drive from Texas to Abilene; fortunately, U.S. Marshal Wild Bill Hickok is appointed to ensure the success of the mission.

Kaintucky Bill Trailer (1914)

07 July 1914

The old sheriff dies. In jest, the mountaineers nominate Kaintucky Bill, the worst moonshiner in the state, for the office.

What Price Vengeance Trailer (1937)

25 May 1937

A cop hesitates in using his gun to stop a robbery, & the robbers get away. He is forced to quit the police force, and he turns to a life of crime.

The Diamond Runners Trailer (1916)

28 August 1916

Helen, a "diamond runner," reaches South Africa.

The Hunted Men Trailer (1930)

01 April 1930

Spitzer wants the Gordon ranch, so he has his men waylay and rob him as he returns with money. Dick finding the body also finds a blood soaked money wrapper, a clue that will help him find the culprits.

The Fiddler’s Requiem Trailer (1911)

03 May 1911

The old musician playing his fiddle in his garret home dreams of his youth and his lost love. As the past unfolds itself he sees his sweetheart, Dolores, forced by her parents to sign a contract of marriage with Don Carlos, and he again reads over in memory her message of farewell: "My on Love, This is my marriage ever, the death day of my soul.

Silverspurs Trailer (1936)

29 January 1936

Janet Allison witnesses Art Holden and his gang hold up the Station Agent. When she identifies Holden to the Sheriff, the Sheriff gives Holden an alibi.

Heart of the Rockies Trailer (1937)

06 September 1937

Cattle are being routinely stolen from a local ranch, and suspicion centers on a local mountain family.

Captured by Bedouins Trailer (1912)

26 June 1912

An American officer disguises himself as an Arab in order to rescue an American woman kidnapped by Arab tribesmen.

Hit the Saddle Trailer (1937)

03 March 1937

Unable to legally capture and sell a herd of protected wild horses, corrupt rancher Rance Macgowan uses his trained killer horse, Volcano, to substitute for the real leader of the herd and cause havoc and death among the ranches.

Wagon Wheels Trailer (1934)

15 September 1934

A wagon train heads west from Independence, Mo., along the Oregon Trail, led by proud cowboy Clint Belmet.

The Midnight Limited Trailer (1915)

03 July 1915

Under the influence of liquor, Griffin foolishly displays a roll of bills. Wheeler and Walter, yeggmen, see the money and trail the traveler to the station.

East of Java Trailer (1935)

01 December 1935

Survivors of a shipwreck find refuge on a tropical island--but so do the ship's cargo of lions and tigers.

Code of the Fearless Trailer (1939)

05 January 1939

When it appears that Fred Jamison is a member of Red's gang, he is kicked out of the Rangers. But it's just a plot between Fred and the Ranger Captain.

Elmo the Fearless Trailer (1920)

02 January 1920

Elmo finds himself in 18 different hair raising and dangerous adventures always escaping in the nick of time!

The Broken Train Trailer (1915)

22 May 1915

Helen spotting two jewel robbers sever the telegraph wires and hop onto a passing freight, jumps into a racing auto and takes off in pursuit.

A Sawmill Hero Trailer (1911)

22 March 1911

Jim Hemminway went to college, but did not make good. He had a fine time, but flunked in his studies.

A Railroader's Bravery Trailer (1915)

29 May 1915

When Helen learns that wiretappers have make a prisoner of Henry, the relief operator, she severs the wire being tapped, boards a freight train, uncouples the engine, and pursues the tappers, who are in a gasoline speeder.

No More Women Trailer (1934)

03 March 1934

Two deep-sea divers, known only by their nicknames of "Three-Time" and "Forty-Fathoms," find that no place on earth is big enough for both of them at the same time, even the bottom of the ocean.

Outwitted Trailer (1925)

01 January 1925

After being captured by T-Man Jack Blaisdell and sentenced to 20 years of hard labor on a counterfeiting rap, Tiger McGuire is sprung from jail by his old gang.

The Fighting Terror Trailer (1929)