By Indian Post
Synopsis
Jode MacWilliams, a cowboy working on the Circle O ranch, has a crush on the boss's daughter, Peg. After his friend writes a love letter for him, an Indian steals and delivers it to Peg. Meanwhile, word of Jode's affection reaches Peg's father, who has a decidedly less romantic view of this young couple.
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Pete Morrison
Jode MacWilliams - the Foreman of Circle O, in Love with Peg
Duke R. Lee
Pa Owens - the Owner of the Ranch, Peg's Dad
Magda Lane
Peg Owens - the Ranch Owner's Daughter
Edward Burns
Hoot Gibson
Chub -Jode's Helpful Cowboy Friend
Jack Woods
Dutch
Harley Chambers
Fritz
Jim Moore
Two Horns - a Facetious Indian
Jack Walters
Andy
Otto Meyer
Swede (as Otto Myers)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- William Wallace Cook
- Original Title
- By Indian Post
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
William Wallace Cook
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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John Ford
John Ford (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973) was an American film director. He is renowned both for Westerns such as Stagecoach (1939), The Searchers (1956), and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), as well as adaptations of classic 20th-century American novels such as the film The Grapes of Wrath (1940). His four Academy Awards for Best Director (in 1935, 1940, 1941, and 1952) remain a record. One of the films for which he won the award, How Green Was My Valley, also won Best Picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions About By Indian Post
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What is By Indian Post about?
Jode MacWilliams, a cowboy working on the Circle O ranch, has a crush on the boss's daughter, Peg. After his friend writes a love letter for him, an Indian steals and delivers it to Peg. Meanwhile, word of Jode's affection reaches Peg's father, who has a decidedly less romantic view of this young couple.
Who directed By Indian Post?
By Indian Post was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in By Indian Post?
The principal cast of By Indian Post includes Pete Morrison, Duke R. Lee, Magda Lane, Edward Burns, Hoot Gibson.
When was By Indian Post released and how long is it?
By Indian Post was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for By Indian Post?
By Indian Post holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).