Three Jumps Ahead
“A tale of the western plains where the best man wins. Wild rides down steep mountains, and a mad plunge in a careening stage coach lead up to a thrilling leap over a canyon 20 feet wide and 90 feet deep.”
Synopsis
John Ford both directed and wrote the story (based on his published work The Hostage), a typical western romance in which Mix falls for the daughter of an imperiled rancher. This above-average Tom Mix western contains one of the star's more spectacular stunts -- a jump on horseback across the 20-foot Beale's Cut. Truth be told, the star, who frequently did his own stunt work, was forced to use a double this time
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- John Ford
- Original Title
- Three Jumps Ahead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Writer
John Ford
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Jumps Ahead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Jumps Ahead about?
John Ford both directed and wrote the story (based on his published work The Hostage), a typical western romance in which Mix falls for the daughter of an imperiled rancher. This above-average Tom Mix western contains one of the star's more spectacular stunts -- a jump on horseback across the 20-foot Beale's Cut. Truth be told, the star, who frequently did his own stunt work, was forced to use a double this time
Who directed Three Jumps Ahead?
Three Jumps Ahead was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Three Jumps Ahead?
The principal cast of Three Jumps Ahead includes Tom Mix, Alma Bennett, Edward Peil Sr., Joseph W. Girard, Virginia True Boardman.
When was Three Jumps Ahead released and how long is it?
Three Jumps Ahead was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Jumps Ahead?
Three Jumps Ahead holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).