The Iron Horse
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “THE WEDDING OF THE RAILS! ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST THRILLING HISTORICAL DEEDS--THE DRIVING OF THE LAST SPIKE FOR THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Western, Drama, History, Romance
- Director
- John Ford
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
George O'BrienDavy Brandon
Madge BellamyMiriam MarshC
Charles Edward BullAbraham Lincoln
Cyril ChadwickJesson
Will WallingThomas MarshF
Francis PowersSergeant Slattery
J. Farrell MacDonaldCorporal CaseyJ
Jim WelchPrivate Mackay
George WaggnerBuffalo Bill
Fred KohlerBauman🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was The Iron Horse released?
- The Iron Horse was released on October 4, 1925.
- How long is The Iron Horse?
- The Iron Horse has a runtime of 2h 29m.
- Where can I track The Iron Horse?
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