The Flaming Frontier
“A Spectacular and Thrilling Drama of the Glorious West!”
Synopsis
Bob Langdon, a young Pony Express rider, is given an appointment to West Point, but is forced to leave the academy as the result of political intrigue stirred up by enemies of his friend, General George A. Custer. Bob returns to the west and is made a scout for Custer's 7th Cavalry. At the Battle of Little Big Horn, Custer sends Bob with a message for aid, and Bob becomes the only survivor of the battle.
Top Cast
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Hoot Gibson
Bob Langdon
Anne Cornwall
Betty Stanwood
Dustin Farnum
General George Armstrong Custer
Ward Crane
Sam Belden
Kathleen Key
Lucretia
Eddie Gribbon
Jonesy
Harry Todd
California Joe
Harold Goodwin
Lawrence Stanwood
George Fawcett
U.S. Senator Stanwood
Noble Johnson
Chief Sitting Bull
Charles K. French
U.S. Senator Hargess
William Steele
Penfield
Walter Rodgers
U.S.President U.S. Grant
Ed Wilson
Grant's Secretary
Joe Bonomo
Rain-in-the-Face
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock, Edward J. Montagne, Charles Kenyon, Edward Sedgwick
- Original Title
- The Flaming Frontier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Raymond L. Schrock, Edward J. Montagne, Charles Kenyon, Edward Sedgwick
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
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 The Flaming Frontier
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What is The Flaming Frontier about?
Bob Langdon, a young Pony Express rider, is given an appointment to West Point, but is forced to leave the academy as the result of political intrigue stirred up by enemies of his friend, General George A. Custer. Bob returns to the west and is made a scout for Custer's 7th Cavalry. At the Battle of Little Big Horn, Custer sends Bob with a message for aid, and Bob becomes the only survivor of the battle.
Who directed The Flaming Frontier?
The Flaming Frontier was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in The Flaming Frontier?
The principal cast of The Flaming Frontier includes Hoot Gibson, Anne Cornwall, Dustin Farnum, Ward Crane, Kathleen Key.
When was The Flaming Frontier released and how long is it?
The Flaming Frontier was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flaming Frontier?
The Flaming Frontier holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).