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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

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Released October 4, 1925Runtime 2h 29mDirector John Ford

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.

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Cast of The Iron Horse

George O'Brien

George O'Brien

Davy Brandon
Madge Bellamy

Madge Bellamy

Miriam Marsh
Cyril Chadwick

Cyril Chadwick

Jesson
Will Walling

Will Walling

Thomas Marsh
J. Farrell MacDonald

J. Farrell MacDonald

Corporal Casey
George Waggner

George Waggner

Buffalo Bill
Fred Kohler

Fred Kohler

Bauman
James A. Marcus

James A. Marcus

Judge Haller
Gladys Hulette

Gladys Hulette

Ruby
Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

Reporter (uncredited)
Chief John Big Tree

Chief John Big Tree

Cheyenne Chief (uncredited)
Winston Miller

Winston Miller

Young Davy (uncredited)

About The Iron Horse

Where can I watch The Iron Horse?

The Iron Horse is currently streaming in the United States on Artiflix.

Who stars in The Iron Horse?

The Iron Horse stars George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Charles Edward Bull, Cyril Chadwick, Will Walling.

Who directed The Iron Horse?

The Iron Horse was directed by John Ford.

How long is The Iron Horse?

The Iron Horse has a runtime of 2h 29m.

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.