Secret Patrol

1936 1h 0m EN

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★9.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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RCMP Alan Barclay is sent to investigate the presumed murder of his friend and fellow RCMP Gene when Gene's horse is found riderless. A "quota quickie" filmed in Canada.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Charles Starrett
RCMP Cpl. Alan Craig
J.P. McGowan
Blacksmith Barstow
James McGrath
Ted Arnold
Henry Mollison
RCMP Cpl. Gene Barkley
Finis Barton
Ann
William Millman
(as LeStrange Millman) C. J. McCord
Arthur Kerr
Henchman Jordan
Reginald Hincks
RCMP Superintendant Barkley

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Selman
Writers: Peter B. Kyne, J.P. McGowan, Robert Watson
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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90 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Selman, shot by William Beckway. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor William Austin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Charles Starrett and J.P. McGowan and James McGrath carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0028232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Selman directs. William Beckway behind the camera. William Austin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
290 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by David Selman, shot by William Beckway. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor William Austin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Charles Starrett and J.P. McGowan and James McGrath carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0028232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.