---
title: "Painted Trail"
year: 1928
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/painted-trail-1928"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1658168
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 10.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Painted Trail (1928) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/painted-trail-1928

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Painted Trail is a film first released in 1928. Catalogued under Drama, Western. Produced and broadcast by Trem Carr Pictures, Rayart Pictures Corporation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 1928 silent Western film directed by J.P. McGowan."

### Why Watch
- features star Buddy Roosevelt
- directed by J.P. McGowan

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in current records
- silent film format may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: This is a standard historical silent film with dramatic and Western elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: western, silent, classic, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/painted-trail-1928#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: J.P. McGowan
- **Networks / Studios**: Trem Carr Pictures, Rayart Pictures Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Buddy Roosevelt** as *Blaze Marshall*
- **Betty Baker** as *Betty Winters*
- **Leon De La Mothe** as *Bluff Gunter*
- **Lafe McKee** as *Dan Winters*
- **Tom Bay** as *Badger James*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Painted Trail released?
It was released on February 1, 1928.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by J.P. McGowan.

### Q: Who stars in Painted Trail?
The film stars Buddy Roosevelt, Betty Baker, and Leon De La Mothe.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a drama and Western film.

### Q: Is it a silent film?
Yes, it is a 1928 American silent film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Painted Trail — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1658168)

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