The Pony Express
Synopsis
The Pony Express is a silent 1925 Western film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by James Cruze and starred his wife Betty Compson along with Ricardo Cortez, Wallace Beery, and George Bancroft.
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Betty Compson
Molly Jones
Ricardo Cortez
Jack Weston
Ernest Torrence
'Ascension' Jones
Wallace Beery
Rhode Island Red
George Bancroft
Jack Slade
Frank Lackteen
Charlie Bent
Johnny Fox
Billie Cody
William H. Turner
William Russell
Al Hart
Senator Glen
Charles Gerson
Sam Clemens
Rose Tapley
Aunt
Vondell Darr
Baby
Ernie Adams
Henchman (uncredited)
Hank Bell
Townsman (uncredited)
Charles Brinley
Man in top hat (uncredited)
William Dyer
Bartender (uncredited)
Duke Kahanamoku
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Toby Wing
Child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cruze
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Woods
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- The Pony Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cruze
Walter Woods, Henry James Forman
Hugo Riesenfeld
Karl Brown
Department Leadership Roster
James Cruze
Director
Walter Woods
Screenplay
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
Karl Brown
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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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pony Express
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What is The Pony Express about?
The Pony Express is a silent 1925 Western film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by James Cruze and starred his wife Betty Compson along with Ricardo Cortez, Wallace Beery, and George Bancroft.
Who directed The Pony Express?
The Pony Express was directed by James Cruze.
Who stars in The Pony Express?
The principal cast of The Pony Express includes Betty Compson, Ricardo Cortez, Ernest Torrence, Wallace Beery, George Bancroft.
When was The Pony Express released and how long is it?
The Pony Express was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pony Express?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pony Express was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pony Express?
The Pony Express holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).