The Last Frontier
Originally released in 1926. The Last Frontier is a drama/western film. directed by George B. Seitz. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Boyd, Marguerite De La Motte, and Jack Hoxie
Synopsis
Impoverished by the Civil War and eager to replenish his fortune in the West, Colonel Halliday, his wife, and his daughter, Beth, proceed toward Salina, Kansas by wagon train, at the persuasion of Tom Kirby, a government scout and Beth's fiancé. Although Bill Hickok, Tom's friend, and a company of cavalry are in charge, Pawnee Killer, chief of the Sioux, attacks the wagon train, and Halliday and his wife are killed. Bill rides to Salina for help and to deliver the news to Buffalo Bill Cody. Beth, now hostile to Kirby, joins the household of Lige Morris, a trader in Salina, and, at the suggestion of Bill, Kirby joins General Custer's scouting expedition.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
William Boyd
as Tom Kirby
Marguerite De La Motte
as Beth
Jack Hoxie
as Buffalo Bill Cody
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Wild Bill Hickok
Frank Coghlan Jr.
as Buddy
Mitchell Lewis
as Lige
Gladys Brockwell
as Cynthia Jaggers
Frank Lackteen
as Pawnee Killer
Sally Rand
as Caprice Lane (uncredited)
Nipo T. Strongheart
as Indian Chief (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metropolitan Pictures Corporation of California
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Frontier about?
Impoverished by the Civil War and eager to replenish his fortune in the West, Colonel Halliday, his wife, and his daughter, Beth, proceed toward Salina, Kansas by wagon train, at the persuasion of ...
Who directed The Last Frontier?
The Last Frontier was directed by George B. Seitz.
How long is The Last Frontier?
The Last Frontier has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Last Frontier released?
The Last Frontier was released on August 16, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Frontier?
The main cast of The Last Frontier includes William Boyd, Marguerite De La Motte, Jack Hoxie, J. Farrell MacDonald, Frank Coghlan Jr..