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The Star Packer

The Star Packer

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

19344.40h 53m

Overview

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

Directed by Robert N. Bradbury
Written by Robert N. Bradbury
Produced by Paul Malvern
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Top Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

U.S. Marshal John Travers

Verna Hillie

Verna Hillie

Anita Matlock

George 'Gabby' Hayes

George 'Gabby' Hayes

Matt Matlock

Yakima Canutt

Yakima Canutt

Yak

Billy Franey

Billy Franey

Henchman in the Stump

Eddie Parker

Eddie Parker

Henchman Parker (as Ed Parker)

Earl Dwire

Earl Dwire

Henchman Mason

Thomas G. Lingham

Thomas G. Lingham

Sheriff Al Davis (as Tom Lingham)

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

Jake

Artie Ortego

Artie Ortego

Henchman

Themes & Keywords

spurniececowboysaddlewestern herofrontier justicenative american tribe

About The Star Packer

The Star Packer is a action, adventure, western film released in 1934 exploring themes of spur, niece, cowboy, saddle, western hero, frontier justice. Directed by Robert N. Bradbury, it stars John Wayne, Verna Hillie, George 'Gabby' Hayes. 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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