Today In SCV History: April 29, 1944 - 'Outlaw Trail' Western Filmed In Santa Clarita Released
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Today In SCV History: April 29, 1944
Today In SCV History: April 29, 1944 - 'Outlaw Trail' Western Filmed In Santa Clarita Released
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Today In SCV History: April 29, 1944
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 04/29/2026 8:52am
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**Today in SCV History (April 29, 1944): “Outlaw Trail” Western Filmed in Placerita Canyon Premieres**
“Outlaw Trail,” a 53-minute Western filmed at the Monogram movie ranch in Placerita Canyon, was released on April 29, 1944. The film featured a large ensemble cast, including Jim Thorpe in a minor role, and was shot at the ranch later renamed Melody Ranch by Gene Autry. The movie followed a group investigating a man’s disappearance while confronting a corrupt gang leader who controlled the town.
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