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
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.
The Iron Horse (1925) is a western, drama, history and romance film directed by John Ford, released on October 4, 1925 with a runtime of 2h 29m. It stars George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Charles Edward Bull and Cyril Chadwick. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Charles Kenyon, John Russell, Charles Kenyon
- Producers:
- John Ford
- Cinematographer:
- George Schneiderman
- Composer:
- Erno Rapee
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
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The Iron Horse (1924) Trailer
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The Iron Horse (John Ford, 1924)
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The Iron Horse Cast & Crew
Main cast
George O'Brien
as Davy Brandon
Madge Bellamy
as Miriam Marsh
- Charles Edward Bull
Charles Edward Bull
as Abraham Lincoln
Cyril Chadwick
as Jesson
Will Walling
as Thomas Marsh
- Francis Powers
Francis Powers
as Sergeant Slattery
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Corporal Casey
- Jim Welch
Jim Welch
as Private Mackay
George Waggner
as Buffalo Bill
Fred Kohler
as Bauman
James A. Marcus
as Judge Haller
Gladys Hulette
as Ruby
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Charles Kenyon, John Russell and Charles Kenyon, produced by John Ford.
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The Iron Horse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 81 ratings.
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The Iron Horse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Iron Horse online?
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The Iron Horse (1925) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Iron Horse?
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The main cast of The Iron Horse (1925) includes George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Charles Edward Bull, Cyril Chadwick and Will Walling. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Iron Horse released?
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The Iron Horse was released on October 4, 1925 and runs for 2h 29m.
Is The Iron Horse worth watching?
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The Iron Horse (1925) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Iron Horse?
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