Wells Fargo
“TOGETHER THEY BUILD A CONTINENT! He lives the magnificent adventure that saves a country and she shares the adventures of the man she loves!”
Synopsis
In the 1840s, Ramsey MacKay, the driver for the struggling Wells Fargo mail and freight company, will secure an important contract if he delivers fresh oysters to Buffalo from New York City. When he rescues Justine Pryor and her mother, who are stranded in a broken wagon on his route, he doesn't let them slow him down and gives the ladies an exhilirating ride into Buffalo. He arrives in time to obtain the contract and is then sent by company president Henry Wells to St. Louis to establish a branch office.
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Joel McCrea
Ramsay MacKay
Bob Burns
Hank York, a wanderer
Frances Dee
Justine Pryor
Lloyd Nolan
Dal Slade
Henry O'Neill
Henry Wells
Mary Nash
Mrs. Pryor
Ralph Morgan
Nicholas Pryor
Johnny Mack Brown
Talbot Carter
Porter Hall
James Oliver
Jack Clark
William Fargo
Clarence Kolb
John Butterfield
Robert Cummings
Dan Trimball, prospector
Granville Bates
Bradford, banker
Harry Davenport
Ingalls, banker
Frank Conroy
Ward, banker
Brandon Tynan
Edwards, newspaper publisher
Peggy Stewart
Alice MacKay
Bernard Siegel
Pawnee
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick J. Jackson, Paul Schofield, Gerald Geraghty
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Wells Fargo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Frederick J. Jackson, Paul Schofield, Gerald Geraghty, Stuart N. Lake
Victor Young
Theodor Sparkuhl
Hugh Bennett
William LeBaron, Frank Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick J. Jackson
Screenplay
Frank Lloyd
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Paul Schofield
Screenplay
Gerald Geraghty
Screenplay
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Frank Lloyd
Producer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wells Fargo
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What is Wells Fargo about?
In the 1840s, Ramsey MacKay, the driver for the struggling Wells Fargo mail and freight company, will secure an important contract if he delivers fresh oysters to Buffalo from New York City. When he rescues Justine Pryor and her mother, who are stranded in a broken wagon on his route, he doesn't let them slow him down and gives the ladies an exhilirating ride into Buffalo. He arrives in time to obtain the contract and is then sent by company president Henry Wells to St. Louis to establish a branch office.
Who directed Wells Fargo?
Wells Fargo was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in Wells Fargo?
The principal cast of Wells Fargo includes Joel McCrea, Bob Burns, Frances Dee, Lloyd Nolan, Henry O'Neill.
When was Wells Fargo released and how long is it?
Wells Fargo was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Wells Fargo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wells Fargo was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wells Fargo?
Wells Fargo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).