The Star Packer

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The Star Packer

"He fought for justice... and battled for love!"

1934

0h 53m

4.5(40 votes)

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Adventure

Western

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John Travers and Yak, his faithful Indian sidekick, pick up where a murdered sheriff leaves off, and try to nab the mysterious Shadow.

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10 featured cast members

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John Wayne

U.S. Marshal John Travers

Verna Hillie

Anita Matlock

George 'Gabby' Hayes

Matt Matlock

Yakima Canutt

Yak

Billy Franey

Henchman in the Stump

Eddie Parker

Henchman Parker (as Ed Parker)

Earl Dwire

Henchman Mason

Thomas G. Lingham

Sheriff Al Davis (as Tom Lingham)

George Cleveland

Jake

Artie Ortego

Henchman

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Directed by: Robert N. Bradbury
Written by: Robert N. Bradbury
Produced by: Paul Malvern

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