The Bad Lands - Cast

The Bad Lands (1925)
Passed
60 min | Western

The Bad Lands (1925)

Passed

60 min | Western

Hal Owen, late of West Point, is traveling in a wagon train to join his father's regiment at Fort Sumner in the Bad Lands, when a lone rider tries to warn the wagon train of an impending Indian attack. Owen, struck with cowardice, escapes ...See moreHal Owen, late of West Point, is traveling in a wagon train to join his father's regiment at Fort Sumner in the Bad Lands, when a lone rider tries to warn the wagon train of an impending Indian attack. Owen, struck with cowardice, escapes on the rider's horse, leaving others to battle the Indians. After the Indians attack the wagon train, only "Freckles," the young son of a pioneer family, and Patrick Angus O'Toole, the lone rider, survive. O'Toole, known in the Army as "Famous Sergeant O'Toole," is also on his way to Fort Sumner and is assigned to clear up a smuggling operation there. Because of his un-soldierly appearance, O'Toole has difficulty gaining the troops' confidence. His difficulties increase when he thrashes Captain Blake for forcing his attentions on Mary Owen, the colonel's daughter, whom he secretly admires. Incensed, Blake vents his anger on her brother, Hal Owen, by giving him only twenty-four hours to pay his gambling debts. Hal Owen attempts to hold up the Pony Express, but Blake arranges for O'Toole to be arrested for the crime. Colonel Owen leaves his son in charge of the fort while the garrison rides out to reconnoiter. Suddenly, the Indians attack the fort, and during the excitement Freckles frees O'Toole, who finds Hal Owen hiding in a corner, trembling in fear. When O'Toole finally gets him to fight, Hal Owen battles the Indians like a demon until he is fatally wounded. The garrison returns to turn the tide of battle, and Charlie Squirrel, a half-breed, is captured and confesses to smuggling guns and liquor with the aid of Captain Blake, the leader of the band. Hal Owen, on his deathbed, confesses to the robbery, clearing O'Toole. Mary and O'Toole are united. Written by AFI See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Harry Carey Patrick Angus O'Toole Patrick Angus O'Toole See fewer	Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Wilfred Lucas Col. Owen Col. Owen See fewer	Modern Times (1936)
Lee Shumway Capt. Blake Capt. Blake See fewer	Go-Get-'Em, Haines (1936)
Gaston Glass Hal Owen Hal Owen See fewer	Cameron of the Royal Mounted (1921)
Joe Rickson Charlie Squirrel Charlie Squirrel See fewer	Rough Ridin' (1924)
Trilby Clark Mary Owen Mary Owen See fewer	The Squeaker (1930)
Buck Black Freckles Freckles See fewer	Empty Hearts (1924)