
The Tall Target
The Tall Target
Release: 1951-08-17·Runtime: 78m·★ 6.9
ThrillerHistoryMystery
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Barbara Billingsleyas Young Mother (uncredited)
Clancy Cooperas Brakeman (uncredited)
Ruby Deeas Rachel
Budd Fineas Pinkerton Man (uncredited)
Napoleon Whitingas Hawker (uncredited)
Leif Ericksonas Stranger
Billy Mitchellas Hawker (uncredited)
Bert Roachas Politician (uncredited)
Peter Broccoas Fernandina (uncredited)
Jonathan Haleas Passenger from Carolina (uncredited)
Percy Heltonas Beamish (uncredited)
Erville Aldersonas Minister (uncredited)
Jeff Richardsas Philadelphia Police Officer (uncredited)
Dan Whiteas Passenger in Club Car (uncredited)
Victor Kilianas John K. Gannon (uncredited)
Richard Roberas Lt. Coulter
John Damleras Division Manager (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewisas Sleeping Train Passenger (uncredited)
Roger Mooreas Minor Role (uncredited)
Brad Morrowas Winfield (uncredited)
Will Geeras Homer Crowley
Florence Batesas Mrs. Charlotte Alsop
Emmett Lynnas News Vendor (uncredited)
Regis Toomeyas Insp. Tim Reilly (uncredited)
Tom Powersas Simon G. Stroud (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
Adolphe Menjouas Caleb Jeffers
Paula Raymondas Ginny Beaufort
Dick Powellas John Kennedy
Marshall Thompsonas Lance Beaufort
Paul Harveyas Minor Role (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Telegram Messenger (uncredited)
Katherine Warrenas Mrs. Gibbons (uncredited)
Robert Eastonas Young Southerner (uncredited)
Estelle Etterreas Little Old Lady (uncredited)
Will Wrightas Thomas Ogden (uncredited)Crew
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Leslie H. MartinsonScript Supervisor
" />Anthony MannDirector
" />Sydney GuilaroffHair Designer
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />George Worthing YatesScreenplay, Story
" />Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction