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Flimed entirely in Mexico, this exciting sage tells the story of a true American Legend.
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Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer
Starring: Bruce Bennett , Lon Chaney Jr. , Faron Young , Kem Dibbs , and Damian O'Flynn Director: Ismael Rodríguez , and Albert C. Gannaway Manufacturer: BCI, a Navarre Corporation Company ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005B31F Release Date: 2001-03-20 |
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Worth a dollar.......2007-04-14
Daniel may be a "Trail Blazer", the movie was not........2004-03-17
Republic Pictures was nearing the end of its career releasing B pictures mostly westerns, crime stories and those Bowery Boys pics when this one came around. Released in a process called TruColor, the films colors haven't aged well (at least in this transfer). But it doesn't detract that much from this fast moving story starring Bruce Bennett (Herman Brix, I gotta research and find out why he changed his name) as the namesake of the picture and Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Indian chief whom Daniel must eventually make peace with.
It's a story filled with fights, morality, romance and even song from country crooner Faron Young. Released in 1956, I'm sure to capitalize on the Davy Crockett craze at the time, this low budget story of building the new frontier is fine for the family with some mild violence and at 76 minutes is perfect viewing for a rainy day.
Brentwood/BCI put in their usual extras, six chapter stops, a DVD dictionary, trivia game and a short subject (Hal Roach's "Little Rascals"). This movie is also in a 10 pack of westerns at about triple the price for this one film from Brentwood Home Video called "The Wild West" and is available from Amazon.com.
Good "B-Movie" Frontier Adventure from the 1950s.......2001-08-20
There are no "name" stars here, save minor ex-Tarzan Bruce Bennett (former Olympic shot-putter Herman Brix), Lon Chaney, Jr., and country music star Faron Young, who does get a chance to belt one out. Bennett was in his mid 40s when he made this film and, indeed, looks the part of a father with grown children. The performances of the actors reflect the film's "B-movie" status . . . capable enough for the material, though I find the perpetually grinning Freddy Fernandez (portraying Boone's son Israel) to be annoying. In the middle of the climatic battle, there's Fernandez grinning away like an idiot (I wonder what ever happened to him?). All in all, though, this is a fairly watchable film that's helped by its short running time (approximately 75 minutes).
I have mixed feelings about this DVD transfer. I'm sure at the time of its initial release, "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer" was probably a very good looking film. However, the print that Brentwood Communications has used has washed out colors and is "soft" looking, but the audio is fine. This is the type of film that probably could only be released on DVD through an independent budget video company; it's highly unlikely that any major studio would release this film on DVD. So, in that repect, viewers looking for older, hard-to-find films on DVD should probably be thankful to the independent video companies for searching out and releasing films like "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer."
Dan'l Boone........2001-06-19
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Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer
Starring: Bruce Bennett; Lon Chaney; Faron Young; Kem Dibbs Director: Albert C. Gannaway; Ismael Rodriguez Manufacturer: Reel Enterprises ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000KJTBYW Release Date: 2006-11-13 |
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The story of the 18th century legendary frontier scout, Daniel Boone, as he conquers the savage frontier. He guides a party of settlers from North Carolina to Kentucky and faces Indians, food shortages, and bad weather along the way. The climax finds Boone and company defending their fort from a Shawnee Indian attack.
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Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer
Starring: Bruce Bennett , Lon Chaney Jr. , Faron Young , Kem Dibbs , and Damian O'Flynn Director: Ismael Rodríguez , and Albert C. Gannaway Manufacturer: St Clair Vision ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001GH7CW Release Date: 2004-02-17 |
Customer Reviews:
Worth a dollar.......2007-04-14
Daniel may be a "Trail Blazer", the movie was not........2004-03-17
Republic Pictures was nearing the end of its career releasing B pictures mostly westerns, crime stories and those Bowery Boys pics when this one came around. Released in a process called TruColor, the films colors haven't aged well (at least in this transfer). But it doesn't detract that much from this fast moving story starring Bruce Bennett (Herman Brix, I gotta research and find out why he changed his name) as the namesake of the picture and Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Indian chief whom Daniel must eventually make peace with.
It's a story filled with fights, morality, romance and even song from country crooner Faron Young. Released in 1956, I'm sure to capitalize on the Davy Crockett craze at the time, this low budget story of building the new frontier is fine for the family with some mild violence and at 76 minutes is perfect viewing for a rainy day.
Brentwood/BCI put in their usual extras, six chapter stops, a DVD dictionary, trivia game and a short subject (Hal Roach's "Little Rascals"). This movie is also in a 10 pack of westerns at about triple the price for this one film from Brentwood Home Video called "The Wild West" and is available from Amazon.com.
Good "B-Movie" Frontier Adventure from the 1950s.......2001-08-20
There are no "name" stars here, save minor ex-Tarzan Bruce Bennett (former Olympic shot-putter Herman Brix), Lon Chaney, Jr., and country music star Faron Young, who does get a chance to belt one out. Bennett was in his mid 40s when he made this film and, indeed, looks the part of a father with grown children. The performances of the actors reflect the film's "B-movie" status . . . capable enough for the material, though I find the perpetually grinning Freddy Fernandez (portraying Boone's son Israel) to be annoying. In the middle of the climatic battle, there's Fernandez grinning away like an idiot (I wonder what ever happened to him?). All in all, though, this is a fairly watchable film that's helped by its short running time (approximately 75 minutes).
I have mixed feelings about this DVD transfer. I'm sure at the time of its initial release, "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer" was probably a very good looking film. However, the print that Brentwood Communications has used has washed out colors and is "soft" looking, but the audio is fine. This is the type of film that probably could only be released on DVD through an independent budget video company; it's highly unlikely that any major studio would release this film on DVD. So, in that repect, viewers looking for older, hard-to-find films on DVD should probably be thankful to the independent video companies for searching out and releasing films like "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer."
Dan'l Boone........2001-06-19
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Daniel Boone: Trail Blazer
Starring: Bruce Bennett , Claudio Brook , Jr. Lon Chaney , Ken Dibbs , and Jacqueline Evans Director: Albert C. Gannaway , and Ismael Rodriguez Manufacturer: Alpha Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002PYT96 Release Date: 2004-09-28 |
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Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer (1956)
Starring: Bruce Bennett Director: Albert C. Gannaway Manufacturer: Vision Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000M06LPQ Release Date: 2006-12-18 |
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Bruce Bennett stars as Daniel Boone, who leads settlers into Kentucky to build a new frontier. There they must battle hostile Shawnee Indians who have been persuaded by a renegade Frenchman that Boone and the settlers are there to kill them and steal their land. This 1956 adventure story also stars Lon Chaney, Jr. as Chief Blackfish and country singer Faron Young. Color
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Daniel Boone: Trail Blazer
Starring: Bruce Bennett Manufacturer: Allied Artists Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000BI5LC8 Release Date: 2005-10-18 |
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000AADJ0I |
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DVD : Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer starring Bruce Bennett & Lon Chaney in a full-length movie. SGT. Preston Of The Yukon: "Black Ace": A Classic TV episode. 1 Cartoon: Paul Bunyan
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Daniel Boone: Trail Blazer
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000RF0PIK |
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Trail Blazer
Starring: Bruce Bennett , Claudio Brook , Jr. Lon Chaney , Ken Dibbs , and Jacqueline Evans Director: Albert C. Gannaway , and Ismael Rodriguez Manufacturer: Westlake Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B0000DC14I Release Date: 2003-09-01 |
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Flimed entirely in Mexico, this exciting sage tells the story of a true American Legend.
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Daniel Boone Trail Blazer
Manufacturer: Digiview ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B0008029UQ |
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Daniel Boone (Bruce Bennett) battles Indians and leads a band of pioneers through the wilds of the Cumberland Gap.Seeking to establish the Fort of Boonesborough amongst the dangerous wilds of Shawnee country, Daniel finds himself at odds with a renegade Frenchman.DVD:
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