The Hanging Tree

Plot Summary

Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.

Top Cast

Gary Cooper Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail

Maria Schell Elizabeth Mahler

Karl Malden Frenchy Plante

George C. Scott George Grubb

Karl Swenson Tom Flaunce