Timber Fury
1950 film by Bernard B. Ray
Timber Fury is a 1950 American Western film directed by Bernard B. Ray and starring David Bruce, Laura Lee and Nicla Di Bruno.
Plot
Phyllis Wilson returns to her father Henry Wilson's lumber camp and discovers that he is struggling to protect his business. His foreman, McCabe, is secretly working for Wilson's rival to undermine the company. Wilson hires engineer Jim Caldwell, who soon falls in love with Phyllis. After McCabe murders Wilson, Sheriff Williams suspects Caldwell of the killing.
Cast
David Bruce as Jim Caldwell
Laura Lee as Phyllis Wilson
Nicla Di Bruno as Yvonne
Sam Flint as Henry Wilson
George Slocum as Arnold McCabe
Lee Phelps as Sheriff Williams
Gil Frye as Pete
Paul Hoffman as Spike
Spencer Chan as Chung
Myron Healey as Paxton Man
Ray Jones as Barfly
Hank Mann as Joe, the Bartender
References
Bibliography
Pitts, Michael R. Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films. McFarland, 2012.
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