The Iron Horse(1925)
“THE WEDDING OF THE RAILS! ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST THRILLING HISTORICAL DEEDS--THE DRIVING OF THE LAST SPIKE FOR THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD”
Overview
Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.
Director
John Ford
Studio
Fox Film Corporation
Cast
George O'Brien
as Davy Brandon
Madge Bellamy
as Miriam Marsh
Charles Edward Bull
as Abraham Lincoln
Cyril Chadwick
as Jesson
Will Walling
as Thomas Marsh
Francis Powers
as Sergeant Slattery
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Corporal Casey
Jim Welch
as Private Mackay
George Waggner
as Buffalo Bill
Fred Kohler
as Bauman
James A. Marcus
as Judge Haller
Gladys Hulette
as Ruby
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1925
Runtime
2h 29m
Language
No Language
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Fox Film Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Iron Horse?▼
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What is The Iron Horse about?▼
Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.
Who directed The Iron Horse?▼
The Iron Horse was directed by John Ford and released in 1925. It is a western, drama, history, romance film.
How long is The Iron Horse?▼
The Iron Horse has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
Who stars in The Iron Horse?▼
The cast of The Iron Horse includes George O'Brien as Davy Brandon, Madge Bellamy as Miriam Marsh, Charles Edward Bull as Abraham Lincoln, Cyril Chadwick as Jesson, Will Walling as Thomas Marsh and more.
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