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Three Jumps Ahead

A tale of the western plains where the best man wins. Wild rides down steep mountains, and a mad plunge in a careening stage coach lead up to a thrilling leap over a canyon 20 feet wide and 90 feet deep.

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  • Western

Overview

John Ford both directed and wrote the story (based on his published work The Hostage), a typical western romance in which Mix falls for the daughter of an imperiled rancher. This above-average Tom Mix western contains one of the star's more spectacular stunts -- a jump on horseback across the 20-foot Beale's Cut. Truth be told, the star, who frequently did his own stunt work, was forced to use a double this time

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 25, 1923
Original language
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
John Ford
Writer
John Ford
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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