

Winds of the Wasteland
“A six-shooter writes the law as war flames on the range! Adventure---as bullets blaze the pioneer trail!”
Overview
The arrival of the telegraph put Pony Express riders like John Blair and his pal Smoky out of work. A race will decide whether they or stageline owner Drake get the government mail contract.
Top Cast

John Wayne
John Blair

Phyllis Fraser
Barbara Forsythe

Lew Kelly
Rocky O'Brien

Douglas Cosgrove
Cal Drake

Lane Chandler
Larry Adams

Sam Flint
Dr. William Forsythe

Bob Kortman
Henchman Cherokee Joe

Ed Cassidy
Mr. Dodge

Jon Hall
Jim

Yakima Canutt
(uncredited)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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