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  • The Covered Wagon (1923)
  • 98 min | Adventure, Romance, Western
The Covered Wagon (1923)
98 min | Adventure, Romance, Western

Two wagon caravans converge at what is now Kansas City, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims will experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attacks. To complicate matters further, a love ...See moreTwo wagon caravans converge at what is now Kansas City, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims will experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attacks. To complicate matters further, a love triangle develops, as pretty Molly must chose between Sam, a brute, and Will, the dashing captain of the other caravan. Can Will overcome the skeleton in his closet and win Molly's heart? Written by Thomas McWilliams See less
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Director
Writers
Emerson Hough (novel) | Jack Cunningham (adaptation)
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Release date
Sep 8, 1924 (United States)
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18 cast members
Name Known for
J. Warren Kerrigan
Will Banion Will Banion   See fewer
Lois Wilson
Molly Wingate Molly Wingate   See fewer
Alan Hale
Sam Woodhull Sam Woodhull   See fewer
Ernest Torrence
William Jackson William Jackson   See fewer
Tully Marshall
Jim Bridger Jim Bridger   See fewer
Ethel Wales
Mrs. Wingate Mrs. Wingate   See fewer
Charles Ogle
Jesse Wingate Jesse Wingate   See fewer
Guy Oliver
Joe Dunstan Joe Dunstan   See fewer
Johnny Fox
Jed Wingate Jed Wingate   See fewer
James Cruze
Indian (scenes deleted) Indian (scenes deleted)   See fewer
Frank Albertson
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Chris Willow Bird
Indian (uncredited) Indian (uncredited)   See fewer
John Bose
Pioneer (uncredited) Pioneer (uncredited)   See fewer
Barbara Brower
Pioneer Child (uncredited) Pioneer Child (uncredited)   See fewer
Florence Babe Egan
Violinist at funeral (uncredited) Violinist at funeral (uncredited)   See fewer
Beth Kosick
Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Chief Thunderbird
Indian (uncredited) Indian (uncredited)   See fewer
Constance Wilson
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
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