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The Iron Horse

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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  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Western
  • History

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 4, 1925
Original language
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
John Ford
Producer
John Ford
Cinematography
George Schneiderman
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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